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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,986.02, 702,066.51 and 187,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,986.02, 702,066.51 and 187,525.14 is: 281,322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,986.02 : 702,066.51 = 187,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,986.02/702,066.51 = 187,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,986.02x = 702,066.51 × 187,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,986.02x = 131,655,117,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,655,117,066.73/467,986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,322.76

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