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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,869.96, 281,895.93 and 82,675.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,869.96, 281,895.93 and 82,675.26 is: 124,052.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,869.96 : 281,895.93 = 82,675.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,869.96/281,895.93 = 82,675.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,869.96x = 281,895.93 × 82,675.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,869.96x = 23,305,819,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,305,819,305.69/187,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,052.93

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