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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,968.44, 281,840.07 and 59,829.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,968.44, 281,840.07 and 59,829.38 is: 89,708.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,968.44 : 281,840.07 = 59,829.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,968.44/281,840.07 = 59,829.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,968.44x = 281,840.07 × 59,829.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,968.44x = 16,862,317,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862,317,351.86/187,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,708.24

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