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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,641.66, 281,491.65 and 63,011.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,641.66, 281,491.65 and 63,011.82 is: 94,527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,641.66 : 281,491.65 = 63,011.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,641.66/281,491.65 = 63,011.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,641.66x = 281,491.65 × 63,011.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,641.66x = 17,737,301,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,737,301,181.30/187,641.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,527.52

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