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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,292.28, 150,253.89 and 62,845.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,292.28, 150,253.89 and 62,845.37 is: 94,152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,292.28 : 150,253.89 = 62,845.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,292.28/150,253.89 = 62,845.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,292.28x = 150,253.89 × 62,845.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,292.28x = 9,442,760,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442,760,887.50/100,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,152.42

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