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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,722.36, 281,578.68 and 63,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,722.36, 281,578.68 and 63,063.36 is: 94,593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,722.36 : 281,578.68 = 63,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,722.36/281,578.68 = 63,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,722.36x = 281,578.68 × 63,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,722.36x = 17,757,297,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757,297,665.16/187,722.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,593.41

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