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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,153.68, 280,744.80 and 62,494.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,153.68, 280,744.80 and 62,494.68 is: 93,746.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,153.68 : 280,744.80 = 62,494.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,153.68/280,744.80 = 62,494.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,153.68x = 280,744.80 × 62,494.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,153.68x = 17,545,056,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545,056,437.66/187,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,746.79

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