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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,228.75, 280,843.14 and 62,569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,228.75, 280,843.14 and 62,569.75 is: 93,854.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,228.75 : 280,843.14 = 62,569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,228.75/280,843.14 = 62,569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,228.75x = 280,843.14 × 62,569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,228.75x = 17,572,285,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572,285,059.02/187,228.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,854.63

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