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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,759.16, 280,167.90 and 62,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,759.16, 280,167.90 and 62,071 is: 93,116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,759.16 : 280,167.90 = 62,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,759.16/280,167.90 = 62,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,759.16x = 280,167.90 × 62,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,759.16x = 17,390,301,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,390,301,720.90/186,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,116.19

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