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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,663.29, 281,508.63 and 52,747.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,663.29, 281,508.63 and 52,747.26 is: 79,124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,663.29 : 281,508.63 = 52,747.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,663.29/281,508.63 = 52,747.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,663.29x = 281,508.63 × 52,747.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,663.29x = 14,848,808,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,848,808,898.85/187,663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,124.74

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