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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,083.39, 280,627.52 and 62,424.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,083.39, 280,627.52 and 62,424.39 is: 93,637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,083.39 : 280,627.52 = 62,424.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,083.39/280,627.52 = 62,424.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,083.39x = 280,627.52 × 62,424.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,083.39x = 17,518,001,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518,001,441.09/187,083.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,637.40

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