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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,638.62, 281,458.50 and 45,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,638.62, 281,458.50 and 45,483.33 is: 68,225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,638.62 : 281,458.50 = 45,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,638.62/281,458.50 = 45,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,638.62x = 281,458.50 × 45,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,638.62x = 12,801,669,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,801,669,836.81/187,638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,225.13

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