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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,488.32, 281,274.56 and 62,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,488.32, 281,274.56 and 62,826.08 is: 94,253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,488.32 : 281,274.56 = 62,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,488.32/281,274.56 = 62,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,488.32x = 281,274.56 × 62,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,488.32x = 17,671,378,008.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671,378,008.52/187,488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,253.22

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