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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,852.89, 281,901.48 and 81,340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,852.89, 281,901.48 and 81,340.86 is: 122,064.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,852.89 : 281,901.48 = 81,340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,852.89/281,901.48 = 81,340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,852.89x = 281,901.48 × 81,340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,852.89x = 22,930,108,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,930,108,818.47/187,852.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,064.18

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