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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,382.16, 281,005.56 and 62,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,382.16, 281,005.56 and 62,694 is: 94,018.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,382.16 : 281,005.56 = 62,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,382.16/281,005.56 = 62,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,382.16x = 281,005.56 × 62,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,382.16x = 17,617,362,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,617,362,578.64/187,382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,018.36

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