Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,755.63, 280,135.88 and 62,096.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 186,755.63, 280,135.88 and 62,096.63 is: 93,145.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,755.63 : 280,135.88 = 62,096.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,755.63/280,135.88 = 62,096.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,755.63x = 280,135.88 × 62,096.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,755.63x = 17,395,492,378.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,395,492,378.92/186,755.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,145.75
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