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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,727.90, 281,628.60 and 82,546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,727.90, 281,628.60 and 82,546.56 is: 123,836.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,727.90 : 281,628.60 = 82,546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,727.90/281,628.60 = 82,546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,727.90x = 281,628.60 × 82,546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,727.90x = 23,247,472,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247,472,127.62/187,727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,836.00

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