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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,806.69, 281,801.16 and 82,611.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,806.69, 281,801.16 and 82,611.99 is: 123,958.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,806.69 : 281,801.16 = 82,611.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,806.69/281,801.16 = 82,611.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,806.69x = 281,801.16 × 82,611.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,806.69x = 23,280,154,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280,154,611.91/187,806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,958.07

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