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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,748.86, 281,618.43 and 63,089.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,748.86, 281,618.43 and 63,089.86 is: 94,633.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,748.86 : 281,618.43 = 63,089.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,748.86/281,618.43 = 63,089.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,748.86x = 281,618.43 × 63,089.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,748.86x = 17,767,267,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,767,267,322.12/187,748.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,633.16

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