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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,519.54, 281,308.53 and 62,831.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,519.54, 281,308.53 and 62,831.38 is: 94,256.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,519.54 : 281,308.53 = 62,831.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,519.54/281,308.53 = 62,831.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,519.54x = 281,308.53 × 62,831.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,519.54x = 17,675,001,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675,001,739.13/187,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,256.86

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