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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,607.63, 281,440.61 and 62,977.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,607.63, 281,440.61 and 62,977.79 is: 94,476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,607.63 : 281,440.61 = 62,977.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,607.63/281,440.61 = 62,977.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,607.63x = 281,440.61 × 62,977.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,607.63x = 17,724,505,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,724,505,911.96/187,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,476.47

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