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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,235.41, 280,794.79 and 62,547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,235.41, 280,794.79 and 62,547.25 is: 93,801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,235.41 : 280,794.79 = 62,547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,235.41/280,794.79 = 62,547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,235.41x = 280,794.79 × 62,547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,235.41x = 17,562,941,928.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,562,941,928.83/187,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,801.39

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