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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,832.52, 281,753.28 and 63,173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,832.52, 281,753.28 and 63,173.52 is: 94,761.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,832.52 : 281,753.28 = 63,173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,832.52/281,753.28 = 63,173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,832.52x = 281,753.28 × 63,173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,832.52x = 17,799,346,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,799,346,469.15/187,832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,761.79

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