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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,736.31, 281,601.89 and 45,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,736.31, 281,601.89 and 45,582.68 is: 68,373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,736.31 : 281,601.89 = 45,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,736.31/281,601.89 = 45,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,736.31x = 281,601.89 × 45,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,736.31x = 12,836,167,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,836,167,203.34/187,736.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,373.39

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