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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,551.71, 281,207.58 and 81,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,551.71, 281,207.58 and 81,005.12 is: 121,455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,551.71 : 281,207.58 = 81,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,551.71/281,207.58 = 81,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,551.71x = 281,207.58 × 81,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,551.71x = 22,779,253,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779,253,762.81/187,551.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,455.86

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