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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,046.21, 280,608.73 and 60,676.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,046.21, 280,608.73 and 60,676.59 is: 91,027.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,046.21 : 280,608.73 = 60,676.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,046.21/280,608.73 = 60,676.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,046.21x = 280,608.73 × 60,676.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,046.21x = 17,026,380,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026,380,708.94/187,046.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,027.67

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