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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,550.75, 281,326.13 and 56,222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,550.75, 281,326.13 and 56,222.75 is: 84,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,550.75 : 281,326.13 = 56,222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,550.75/281,326.13 = 56,222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,550.75x = 281,326.13 × 56,222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,550.75x = 15,816,928,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,816,928,675.46/187,550.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,334.13

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