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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,975.66, 281,894.09 and 81,375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,975.66, 281,894.09 and 81,375.16 is: 122,032.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,975.66 : 281,894.09 = 81,375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,975.66/281,894.09 = 81,375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,975.66x = 281,894.09 × 81,375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,975.66x = 22,939,176,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939,176,676.80/187,975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,032.70

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