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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,998.17, 282,094.25 and 124,861.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,998.17, 282,094.25 and 124,861.91 is: 187,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,998.17 : 282,094.25 = 124,861.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,998.17/282,094.25 = 124,861.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,998.17x = 282,094.25 × 124,861.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,998.17x = 35,222,824,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,222,824,820.24/187,998.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,357.28

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