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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,333.56, 281,035.01 and 59,282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,333.56, 281,035.01 and 59,282.09 is: 88,934.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,333.56 : 281,035.01 = 59,282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,333.56/281,035.01 = 59,282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,333.56x = 281,035.01 × 59,282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,333.56x = 16,660,342,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660,342,531.26/187,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,934.11

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