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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,293.44, 280,881.60 and 62,605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,293.44, 280,881.60 and 62,605.28 is: 93,888.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,293.44 : 280,881.60 = 62,605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,293.44/280,881.60 = 62,605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,293.44x = 280,881.60 × 62,605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,293.44x = 17,584,671,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,584,671,214.85/187,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,888.35

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