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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,669.64, 281,506.28 and 47,428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,669.64, 281,506.28 and 47,428.28 is: 71,142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,669.64 : 281,506.28 = 47,428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,669.64/281,506.28 = 47,428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,669.64x = 281,506.28 × 47,428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,669.64x = 13,351,358,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,351,358,669.60/187,669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,142.88

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