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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,258.41, 280,829.30 and 62,570.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,258.41, 280,829.30 and 62,570.25 is: 93,835.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,258.41 : 280,829.30 = 62,570.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,258.41/280,829.30 = 62,570.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,258.41x = 280,829.30 × 62,570.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,258.41x = 17,571,559,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571,559,195.47/187,258.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,835.89

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