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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,655.89, 281,512.59 and 63,026.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,655.89, 281,512.59 and 63,026.05 is: 94,548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,655.89 : 281,512.59 = 63,026.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,655.89/281,512.59 = 63,026.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,655.89x = 281,512.59 × 63,026.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,655.89x = 17,742,626,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,742,626,572.97/187,655.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,548.73

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