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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,661.98, 281,461.24 and 52,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,661.98, 281,461.24 and 52,695.10 is: 79,033.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,661.98 : 281,461.24 = 52,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,661.98/281,461.24 = 52,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,661.98x = 281,461.24 × 52,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,661.98x = 14,831,628,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,831,628,187.92/187,661.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,033.74

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