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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,061.36, 280,651.82 and 67,037.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,061.36, 280,651.82 and 67,037.27 is: 100,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,061.36 : 280,651.82 = 67,037.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,061.36/280,651.82 = 67,037.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,061.36x = 280,651.82 × 67,037.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,061.36x = 18,814,130,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,814,130,094.89/187,061.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,577.32

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