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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,493.45, 281,269.34 and 62,805.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,493.45, 281,269.34 and 62,805.29 is: 94,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,493.45 : 281,269.34 = 62,805.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,493.45/281,269.34 = 62,805.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,493.45x = 281,269.34 × 62,805.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,493.45x = 17,665,202,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,202,152.78/187,493.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,217.70

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