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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,234.41, 280,793.30 and 62,546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,234.41, 280,793.30 and 62,546.25 is: 93,799.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,234.41 : 280,793.30 = 62,546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,234.41/280,793.30 = 62,546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,234.41x = 280,793.30 × 62,546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,234.41x = 17,562,567,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,562,567,627.39/187,234.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,799.89

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