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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,412.84, 281,060.40 and 62,724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,412.84, 281,060.40 and 62,724.68 is: 94,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,412.84 : 281,060.40 = 62,724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,412.84/281,060.40 = 62,724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,412.84x = 281,060.40 × 62,724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,412.84x = 17,629,423,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,629,423,650.67/187,412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,067.32

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