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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,289.44, 280,875.60 and 62,601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,289.44, 280,875.60 and 62,601.28 is: 93,882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,289.44 : 280,875.60 = 62,601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,289.44/280,875.60 = 62,601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,289.44x = 280,875.60 × 62,601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,289.44x = 17,583,172,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,583,172,080.77/187,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,882.35

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