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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,742.64, 281,694.60 and 124,584.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,742.64, 281,694.60 and 124,584.84 is: 186,930.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,742.64 : 281,694.60 = 124,584.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,742.64/281,694.60 = 124,584.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,742.64x = 281,694.60 × 124,584.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,742.64x = 35,094,876,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,094,876,669.86/187,742.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,930.77

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