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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,905.17, 281,919.60 and 124,972.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,905.17, 281,919.60 and 124,972.88 is: 187,500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,905.17 : 281,919.60 = 124,972.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,905.17/281,919.60 = 124,972.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,905.17x = 281,919.60 × 124,972.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,905.17x = 35,232,304,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232,304,340.45/187,905.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,500.45

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