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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,754, 280,133.44 and 62,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,754, 280,133.44 and 62,095 is: 93,143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,754 : 280,133.44 = 62,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,754/280,133.44 = 62,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,754x = 280,133.44 × 62,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,754x = 17,394,885,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,394,885,956.80/186,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,143.31

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