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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,220.16, 280,771.92 and 62,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,220.16, 280,771.92 and 62,532 is: 93,778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,220.16 : 280,771.92 = 62,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,220.16/280,771.92 = 62,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,220.16x = 280,771.92 × 62,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,220.16x = 17,557,229,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,557,229,701.44/187,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,778.52

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