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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,230.76, 280,846.14 and 62,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,230.76, 280,846.14 and 62,571.76 is: 93,857.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,230.76 : 280,846.14 = 62,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,230.76/280,846.14 = 62,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,230.76x = 280,846.14 × 62,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,230.76x = 17,573,037,269.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573,037,269.01/187,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,857.64

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