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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,267.41, 280,842.80 and 62,579.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,267.41, 280,842.80 and 62,579.25 is: 93,849.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,267.41 : 280,842.80 = 62,579.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,267.41/280,842.80 = 62,579.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,267.41x = 280,842.80 × 62,579.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,267.41x = 17,574,931,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,574,931,479.00/187,267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,849.39

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