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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,024.40, 280,536.60 and 60,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,024.40, 280,536.60 and 60,664.40 is: 90,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,024.40 : 280,536.60 = 60,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,024.40/280,536.60 = 60,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,024.40x = 280,536.60 × 60,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,024.40x = 17,018,584,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,018,584,517.04/187,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,996.60

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