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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,089.12, 280,542.72 and 62,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,089.12, 280,542.72 and 62,388 is: 93,551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,089.12 : 280,542.72 = 62,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,089.12/280,542.72 = 62,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,089.12x = 280,542.72 × 62,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,089.12x = 17,502,499,215.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502,499,215.36/187,089.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,551.67

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