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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,682.65, 281,523.97 and 47,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,682.65, 281,523.97 and 47,441.27 is: 71,161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,682.65 : 281,523.97 = 47,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,682.65/281,523.97 = 47,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,682.65x = 281,523.97 × 47,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,682.65x = 13,355,855,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,355,855,435.35/187,682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,161.91

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