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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,083.95, 280,628.34 and 62,424.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,083.95, 280,628.34 and 62,424.95 is: 93,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,083.95 : 280,628.34 = 62,424.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,083.95/280,628.34 = 62,424.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,083.95x = 280,628.34 × 62,424.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,083.95x = 17,518,208,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518,208,689.94/187,083.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,638.23

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