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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,082.91, 280,626.79 and 62,423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,082.91, 280,626.79 and 62,423.91 is: 93,636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,082.91 : 280,626.79 = 62,423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,082.91/280,626.79 = 62,423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,082.91x = 280,626.79 × 62,423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,082.91x = 17,517,820,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,517,820,508.23/187,082.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,636.67

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