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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,895.48, 281,839.97 and 63,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,895.48, 281,839.97 and 63,236.48 is: 94,853.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,895.48 : 281,839.97 = 63,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,895.48/281,839.97 = 63,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,895.48x = 281,839.97 × 63,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,895.48x = 17,822,567,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,822,567,626.11/187,895.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,853.63

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