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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,976.12, 701,963.64 and 187,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,976.12, 701,963.64 and 187,690.20 is: 281,535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,976.12 : 701,963.64 = 187,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,976.12/701,963.64 = 187,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,976.12x = 701,963.64 × 187,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,976.12x = 131,751,695,984.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,751,695,984.33/467,976.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,535.08

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