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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,611.20, 281,419.68 and 62,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,611.20, 281,419.68 and 62,953.28 is: 94,430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,611.20 : 281,419.68 = 62,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,611.20/281,419.68 = 62,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,611.20x = 281,419.68 × 62,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,611.20x = 17,716,291,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,716,291,912.55/187,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,430.89

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