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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,005.88, 280,508.82 and 46,764.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,005.88, 280,508.82 and 46,764.49 is: 70,146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,005.88 : 280,508.82 = 46,764.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,005.88/280,508.82 = 46,764.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,005.88x = 280,508.82 × 46,764.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,005.88x = 13,117,851,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117,851,907.80/187,005.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,146.74

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