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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,977.12, 281,792.80 and 81,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,977.12, 281,792.80 and 81,294.24 is: 121,866.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,977.12 : 281,792.80 = 81,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,977.12/281,792.80 = 81,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,977.12x = 281,792.80 × 81,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,977.12x = 22,908,131,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908,131,513.47/187,977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,866.59

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