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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,146.24, 280,761.60 and 62,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,146.24, 280,761.60 and 62,484 is: 93,740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,146.24 : 280,761.60 = 62,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,146.24/280,761.60 = 62,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,146.24x = 280,761.60 × 62,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,146.24x = 17,543,107,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,107,814.40/187,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,740.10

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