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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,383.22, 281,034.12 and 59,309.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,383.22, 281,034.12 and 59,309.46 is: 88,951.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,383.22 : 281,034.12 = 59,309.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,383.22/281,034.12 = 59,309.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,383.22x = 281,034.12 × 59,309.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,383.22x = 16,667,981,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667,981,676.36/187,383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,951.30

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