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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,727.49, 281,588.67 and 45,573.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,727.49, 281,588.67 and 45,573.85 is: 68,360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,727.49 : 281,588.67 = 45,573.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,727.49/281,588.67 = 45,573.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,727.49x = 281,588.67 × 45,573.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,727.49x = 12,833,080,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,833,080,160.27/187,727.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,360.15

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