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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,889.29, 281,292.45 and 124,772.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,889.29, 281,292.45 and 124,772.47 is: 186,799.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,889.29 : 281,292.45 = 124,772.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,889.29/281,292.45 = 124,772.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,889.29x = 281,292.45 × 124,772.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,889.29x = 35,097,553,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097,553,778.85/187,889.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,799.12

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