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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,809.69, 281,805.66 and 82,614.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,809.69, 281,805.66 and 82,614.99 is: 123,962.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,809.69 : 281,805.66 = 82,614.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,809.69/281,805.66 = 82,614.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,809.69x = 281,805.66 × 82,614.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,809.69x = 23,281,371,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281,371,782.84/187,809.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,962.57

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