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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,984.58, 282,050.73 and 82,729.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,984.58, 282,050.73 and 82,729.76 is: 124,127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,984.58 : 282,050.73 = 82,729.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,984.58/282,050.73 = 82,729.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,984.58x = 282,050.73 × 82,729.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,984.58x = 23,333,989,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,333,989,200.72/187,984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,127.14

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