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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,434.78, 281,151.93 and 47,193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,434.78, 281,151.93 and 47,193.42 is: 70,790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,434.78 : 281,151.93 = 47,193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,434.78/281,151.93 = 47,193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,434.78x = 281,151.93 × 47,193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,434.78x = 13,268,521,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,268,521,116.30/187,434.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,790.07

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