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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,231.41, 280,788.80 and 62,543.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,231.41, 280,788.80 and 62,543.25 is: 93,795.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,231.41 : 280,788.80 = 62,543.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,231.41/280,788.80 = 62,543.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,231.41x = 280,788.80 × 62,543.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,231.41x = 17,561,443,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,443,802.88/187,231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,795.39

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