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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,503.76, 281,257.49 and 47,262.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,503.76, 281,257.49 and 47,262.39 is: 70,894.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,503.76 : 281,257.49 = 47,262.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,503.76/281,257.49 = 47,262.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,503.76x = 281,257.49 × 47,262.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,503.76x = 13,292,901,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,292,901,182.80/187,503.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,894.05

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