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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,759.88, 281,636.70 and 45,606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,759.88, 281,636.70 and 45,606.32 is: 68,408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,759.88 : 281,636.70 = 45,606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,759.88/281,636.70 = 45,606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,759.88x = 281,636.70 × 45,606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,759.88x = 12,844,413,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,844,413,463.94/187,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,408.72

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