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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,934.40, 281,348.58 and 125,449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,934.40, 281,348.58 and 125,449.92 is: 187,805.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,934.40 : 281,348.58 = 125,449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,934.40/281,348.58 = 125,449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,934.40x = 281,348.58 × 125,449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,934.40x = 35,295,156,853.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295,156,853.11/187,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,805.73

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