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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,738.36, 281,602.68 and 63,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,738.36, 281,602.68 and 63,079.36 is: 94,617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,738.36 : 281,602.68 = 63,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,738.36/281,602.68 = 63,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,738.36x = 281,602.68 × 63,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,738.36x = 17,763,316,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,763,316,828.68/187,738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,617.41

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