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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,719.11, 281,575.64 and 45,565.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,719.11, 281,575.64 and 45,565.55 is: 68,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,719.11 : 281,575.64 = 45,565.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,719.11/281,575.64 = 45,565.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,719.11x = 281,575.64 × 45,565.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,719.11x = 12,830,147,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,830,147,609.24/187,719.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,347.59

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