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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,974.12, 281,859.42 and 86,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,974.12, 281,859.42 and 86,662.76 is: 129,947.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,974.12 : 281,859.42 = 86,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,974.12/281,859.42 = 86,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,974.12x = 281,859.42 × 86,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,974.12x = 24,426,715,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426,715,269.20/187,974.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,947.23

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