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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,363.24, 281,044.64 and 47,121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,363.24, 281,044.64 and 47,121.86 is: 70,682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,363.24 : 281,044.64 = 47,121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,363.24/281,044.64 = 47,121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,363.24x = 281,044.64 × 47,121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,363.24x = 13,243,346,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,243,346,179.83/187,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,682.73

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