Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,410.84, 281,057.40 and 62,722.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 187,410.84, 281,057.40 and 62,722.68 is: 94,064.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,410.84 : 281,057.40 = 62,722.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,410.84/281,057.40 = 62,722.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,410.84x = 281,057.40 × 62,722.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,410.84x = 17,628,673,361.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,628,673,361.83/187,410.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,064.32
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