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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,425.28, 279,598.77 and 60,076.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,425.28, 279,598.77 and 60,076.89 is: 90,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,425.28 : 279,598.77 = 60,076.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,425.28/279,598.77 = 60,076.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,425.28x = 279,598.77 × 60,076.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,425.28x = 16,797,424,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,797,424,549.43/186,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,102.72

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