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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,007, 280,525.17 and 62,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,007, 280,525.17 and 62,348 is: 93,526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,007 : 280,525.17 = 62,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,007/280,525.17 = 62,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,007x = 280,525.17 × 62,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,007x = 17,490,183,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,490,183,299.16/187,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,526.89

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