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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,828.50, 281,742.75 and 63,169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,828.50, 281,742.75 and 63,169.50 is: 94,754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,828.50 : 281,742.75 = 63,169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,828.50/281,742.75 = 63,169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,828.50x = 281,742.75 × 63,169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,828.50x = 17,797,548,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,797,548,646.13/187,828.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,754.25

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