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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,751.96, 281,625.50 and 45,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,751.96, 281,625.50 and 45,598.40 is: 68,397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,751.96 : 281,625.50 = 45,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,751.96/281,625.50 = 45,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,751.96x = 281,625.50 × 45,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,751.96x = 12,841,672,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,841,672,199.20/187,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,397.01

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