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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,999.11, 282,072.51 and 82,744.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,999.11, 282,072.51 and 82,744.29 is: 124,148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,999.11 : 282,072.51 = 82,744.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,999.11/282,072.51 = 82,744.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,999.11x = 282,072.51 × 82,744.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,999.11x = 23,339,889,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339,889,568.47/187,999.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,148.94

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