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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,832.32, 281,748.34 and 45,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,832.32, 281,748.34 and 45,676.64 is: 68,514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,832.32 : 281,748.34 = 45,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,832.32/281,748.34 = 45,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,832.32x = 281,748.34 × 45,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,832.32x = 12,869,318,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,869,318,258.24/187,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,514.93

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