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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,090.12, 280,544.22 and 62,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,090.12, 280,544.22 and 62,389 is: 93,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,090.12 : 280,544.22 = 62,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,090.12/280,544.22 = 62,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,090.12x = 280,544.22 × 62,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,090.12x = 17,502,873,341.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502,873,341.58/187,090.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,553.17

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