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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,752.77, 281,629.09 and 124,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,752.77, 281,629.09 and 124,696 is: 187,043.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,752.77 : 281,629.09 = 124,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,752.77/281,629.09 = 124,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,752.77x = 281,629.09 × 124,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,752.77x = 35,118,021,006.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118,021,006.64/187,752.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,043.96

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