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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,639.55, 281,488.48 and 63,009.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,639.55, 281,488.48 and 63,009.71 is: 94,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,639.55 : 281,488.48 = 63,009.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,639.55/281,488.48 = 63,009.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,639.55x = 281,488.48 × 63,009.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,639.55x = 17,736,506,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736,506,633.18/187,639.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,524.35

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