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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,005.15, 280,507.73 and 46,763.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,005.15, 280,507.73 and 46,763.78 is: 70,145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,005.15 : 280,507.73 = 46,763.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,005.15/280,507.73 = 46,763.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,005.15x = 280,507.73 × 46,763.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,005.15x = 13,117,600,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117,600,137.66/187,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,145.66

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