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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,083.53, 280,627.73 and 62,424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,083.53, 280,627.73 and 62,424.53 is: 93,637.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,083.53 : 280,627.73 = 62,424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,083.53/280,627.73 = 62,424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,083.53x = 280,627.73 × 62,424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,083.53x = 17,518,054,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518,054,150.22/187,083.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,637.61

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