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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,741.08, 281,611.61 and 124,684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,741.08, 281,611.61 and 124,684.36 is: 187,026.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,741.08 : 281,611.61 = 124,684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,741.08/281,611.61 = 124,684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,741.08x = 281,611.61 × 124,684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,741.08x = 35,112,562,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112,562,738.00/187,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,026.54

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