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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,396.53, 281,092.31 and 45,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,396.53, 281,092.31 and 45,241.04 is: 67,860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,396.53 : 281,092.31 = 45,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,396.53/281,092.31 = 45,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,396.53x = 281,092.31 × 45,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,396.53x = 12,716,906,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,716,906,808.74/187,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,860.95

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