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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,863.91, 281,825.02 and 63,195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,863.91, 281,825.02 and 63,195.19 is: 94,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,863.91 : 281,825.02 = 63,195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,863.91/281,825.02 = 63,195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,863.91x = 281,825.02 × 63,195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,863.91x = 17,809,985,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,985,060.09/187,863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,802.59

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