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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,835.65, 281,845.93 and 87,978.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,835.65, 281,845.93 and 87,978.58 is: 132,011.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,835.65 : 281,845.93 = 87,978.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,835.65/281,845.93 = 87,978.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,835.65x = 281,845.93 × 87,978.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,835.65x = 24,796,404,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,796,404,700.18/187,835.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,011.17

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