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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,245.30, 280,867.95 and 62,586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,245.30, 280,867.95 and 62,586.30 is: 93,879.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,245.30 : 280,867.95 = 62,586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,245.30/280,867.95 = 62,586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,245.30x = 280,867.95 × 62,586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,245.30x = 17,578,485,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578,485,779.09/187,245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,879.45

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