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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,644.24, 281,508.48 and 62,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,644.24, 281,508.48 and 62,982 is: 94,487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,644.24 : 281,508.48 = 62,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,644.24/281,508.48 = 62,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,644.24x = 281,508.48 × 62,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,644.24x = 17,729,967,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,729,967,087.36/187,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,487.14

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