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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,033.95, 280,590.38 and 60,664.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,033.95, 280,590.38 and 60,664.38 is: 91,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,033.95 : 280,590.38 = 60,664.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,033.95/280,590.38 = 60,664.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,033.95x = 280,590.38 × 60,664.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,033.95x = 17,021,842,932.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,021,842,932.03/187,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,009.37

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