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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,766.09, 281,649.33 and 47,524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,766.09, 281,649.33 and 47,524.71 is: 71,287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,766.09 : 281,649.33 = 47,524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,766.09/281,649.33 = 47,524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,766.09x = 281,649.33 × 47,524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,766.09x = 13,385,302,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,385,302,729.94/187,766.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,287.12

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