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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,063.71, 282,094.61 and 45,909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,063.71, 282,094.61 and 45,909.74 is: 68,864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,063.71 : 282,094.61 = 45,909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,063.71/282,094.61 = 45,909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,063.71x = 282,094.61 × 45,909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,063.71x = 12,950,890,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,950,890,676.19/188,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,864.38

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