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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,256.16, 280,825.92 and 62,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,256.16, 280,825.92 and 62,568 is: 93,832.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,256.16 : 280,825.92 = 62,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,256.16/280,825.92 = 62,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,256.16x = 280,825.92 × 62,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,256.16x = 17,570,716,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,570,716,162.56/187,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,832.51

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