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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,036.80, 280,594.59 and 60,667.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,036.80, 280,594.59 and 60,667.16 is: 91,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,036.80 : 280,594.59 = 60,667.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,036.80/280,594.59 = 60,667.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,036.80x = 280,594.59 × 60,667.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,036.80x = 17,022,876,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,022,876,886.66/187,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,013.52

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