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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,588.19, 281,462.25 and 124,430.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,588.19, 281,462.25 and 124,430.37 is: 186,698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,588.19 : 281,462.25 = 124,430.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,588.19/281,462.25 = 124,430.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,588.19x = 281,462.25 × 124,430.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,588.19x = 35,022,451,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,022,451,908.53/187,588.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,698.60

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