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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,814.41, 281,731.88 and 47,574.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,814.41, 281,731.88 and 47,574.25 is: 71,363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,814.41 : 281,731.88 = 47,574.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,814.41/281,731.88 = 47,574.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,814.41x = 281,731.88 × 47,574.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,814.41x = 13,403,182,654.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,403,182,654.22/187,814.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,363.97

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