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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,225.88, 280,838.81 and 62,566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,225.88, 280,838.81 and 62,566.88 is: 93,850.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,225.88 : 280,838.81 = 62,566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,225.88/280,838.81 = 62,566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,225.88x = 280,838.81 × 62,566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,225.88x = 17,571,206,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571,206,876.84/187,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,850.31

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