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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,923.88, 281,332.86 and 125,439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,923.88, 281,332.86 and 125,439.40 is: 187,790.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,923.88 : 281,332.86 = 125,439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,923.88/281,332.86 = 125,439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,923.88x = 281,332.86 × 125,439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,923.88x = 35,290,225,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,290,225,158.68/187,923.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,790.00

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