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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,038.74, 280,558.71 and 46,797.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,038.74, 280,558.71 and 46,797.36 is: 70,196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,038.74 : 280,558.71 = 46,797.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,038.74/280,558.71 = 46,797.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,038.74x = 280,558.71 × 46,797.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,038.74x = 13,129,406,953.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,129,406,953.01/187,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,196.19

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