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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,726.06, 281,590.04 and 47,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,726.06, 281,590.04 and 47,484.82 is: 71,227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,726.06 : 281,590.04 = 47,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,726.06/281,590.04 = 47,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,726.06x = 281,590.04 × 47,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,726.06x = 13,371,252,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,371,252,363.19/187,726.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,227.47

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