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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,005.40, 280,508.10 and 60,645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,005.40, 280,508.10 and 60,645.40 is: 90,968.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,005.40 : 280,508.10 = 60,645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,005.40/280,508.10 = 60,645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,005.40x = 280,508.10 × 60,645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,005.40x = 17,011,525,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,011,525,927.74/187,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,968.10

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