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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,033.53, 280,589.75 and 60,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,033.53, 280,589.75 and 60,663.96 is: 91,008.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,033.53 : 280,589.75 = 60,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,033.53/280,589.75 = 60,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,033.53x = 280,589.75 × 60,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,033.53x = 17,021,686,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,021,686,201.04/187,033.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,008.74

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