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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,475.10, 281,212.65 and 62,816.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,475.10, 281,212.65 and 62,816.10 is: 94,224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,475.10 : 281,212.65 = 62,816.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,475.10/281,212.65 = 62,816.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,475.10x = 281,212.65 × 62,816.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,475.10x = 17,664,681,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,681,943.67/187,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,224.15

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