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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,150.13, 280,727.64 and 62,491.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,150.13, 280,727.64 and 62,491.13 is: 93,737.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,150.13 : 280,727.64 = 62,491.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,150.13/280,727.64 = 62,491.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,150.13x = 280,727.64 × 62,491.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,150.13x = 17,542,987,445.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,542,987,445.83/187,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,737.51

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