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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,279.99, 280,958.87 and 62,617.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,279.99, 280,958.87 and 62,617.75 is: 93,939.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,279.99 : 280,958.87 = 62,617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,279.99/280,958.87 = 62,617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,279.99x = 280,958.87 × 62,617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,279.99x = 17,593,011,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593,011,968.85/187,279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,939.62

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