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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,682.93, 281,524.39 and 47,441.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,682.93, 281,524.39 and 47,441.55 is: 71,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,682.93 : 281,524.39 = 47,441.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,682.93/281,524.39 = 47,441.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,682.93x = 281,524.39 × 47,441.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,682.93x = 13,355,954,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,355,954,628.38/187,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,162.33

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