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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,513.79, 281,299.91 and 62,825.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,513.79, 281,299.91 and 62,825.63 is: 94,248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,513.79 : 281,299.91 = 62,825.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,513.79/281,299.91 = 62,825.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,513.79x = 281,299.91 × 62,825.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,513.79x = 17,672,842,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672,842,344.07/187,513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,248.23

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