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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,176.28, 373,762.50 and 62,186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,176.28, 373,762.50 and 62,186.52 is: 93,279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,176.28 : 373,762.50 = 62,186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,176.28/373,762.50 = 62,186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,176.28x = 373,762.50 × 62,186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,176.28x = 23,242,989,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,242,989,181.50/249,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,279.30

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