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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,546.55, 281,319.91 and 82,366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,546.55, 281,319.91 and 82,366.43 is: 123,549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,546.55 : 281,319.91 = 82,366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,546.55/281,319.91 = 82,366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,546.55x = 281,319.91 × 82,366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,546.55x = 23,171,315,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171,315,062.11/187,546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,549.68

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