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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,001.63, 281,998.80 and 45,847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,001.63, 281,998.80 and 45,847.44 is: 68,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,001.63 : 281,998.80 = 45,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,001.63/281,998.80 = 45,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,001.63x = 281,998.80 × 45,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,001.63x = 12,928,923,063.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,928,923,063.07/188,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,770.27

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