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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,246.44, 280,811.22 and 62,558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,246.44, 280,811.22 and 62,558.28 is: 93,817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,246.44 : 280,811.22 = 62,558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,246.44/280,811.22 = 62,558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,246.44x = 280,811.22 × 62,558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,246.44x = 17,567,066,927.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,567,066,927.90/187,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,817.90

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