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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,561, 281,326.78 and 82,380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,561, 281,326.78 and 82,380.84 is: 123,564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,561 : 281,326.78 = 82,380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,561/281,326.78 = 82,380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,561x = 281,326.78 × 82,380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,561x = 23,175,936,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,175,936,450.90/187,561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,564.79

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