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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,492.95, 281,268.59 and 62,804.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,492.95, 281,268.59 and 62,804.79 is: 94,216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,492.95 : 281,268.59 = 62,804.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,492.95/281,268.59 = 62,804.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,492.95x = 281,268.59 × 62,804.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,492.95x = 17,665,014,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,014,414.52/187,492.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,216.95

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