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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,641.16, 281,490.90 and 63,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,641.16, 281,490.90 and 63,011.32 is: 94,526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,641.16 : 281,490.90 = 63,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,641.16/281,490.90 = 63,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,641.16x = 281,490.90 × 63,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,641.16x = 17,737,113,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,737,113,176.99/187,641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,526.77

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