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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,228.38, 280,842.57 and 62,569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,228.38, 280,842.57 and 62,569.38 is: 93,854.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,228.38 : 280,842.57 = 62,569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,228.38/280,842.57 = 62,569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,228.38x = 280,842.57 × 62,569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,228.38x = 17,572,145,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572,145,482.51/187,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,854.07

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