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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,043.42, 280,604.54 and 60,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,043.42, 280,604.54 and 60,673.80 is: 91,023.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,043.42 : 280,604.54 = 60,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,043.42/280,604.54 = 60,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,043.42x = 280,604.54 × 60,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,043.42x = 17,025,343,739.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,343,739.05/187,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,023.48

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