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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,725.06, 281,588.54 and 47,483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,725.06, 281,588.54 and 47,483.82 is: 71,225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,725.06 : 281,588.54 = 47,483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,725.06/281,588.54 = 47,483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,725.06x = 281,588.54 × 47,483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,725.06x = 13,370,897,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,370,897,902.06/187,725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,225.96

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