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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,362.82, 282,512.83 and 62,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,362.82, 282,512.83 and 62,004.44 is: 92,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,362.82 : 282,512.83 = 62,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,362.82/282,512.83 = 62,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,362.82x = 282,512.83 × 62,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,362.82x = 17,517,049,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,517,049,816.97/188,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,996.32

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