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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,367, 281,029.80 and 47,125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,367, 281,029.80 and 47,125.68 is: 70,683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,367 : 281,029.80 = 47,125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,367/281,029.80 = 47,125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,367x = 281,029.80 × 47,125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,367x = 13,243,720,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,243,720,425.26/187,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,683.31

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