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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,380.16, 281,002.56 and 62,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,380.16, 281,002.56 and 62,692 is: 94,015.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,380.16 : 281,002.56 = 62,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,380.16/281,002.56 = 62,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,380.16x = 281,002.56 × 62,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,380.16x = 17,616,612,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616,612,491.52/187,380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,015.36

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