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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,663.64, 281,497.28 and 47,422.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,663.64, 281,497.28 and 47,422.26 is: 71,133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,663.64 : 281,497.28 = 47,422.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,663.64/281,497.28 = 47,422.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,663.64x = 281,497.28 × 47,422.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,663.64x = 13,349,236,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,349,236,964.34/187,663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,133.85

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