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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,067.61, 280,528.63 and 60,677.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,067.61, 280,528.63 and 60,677.29 is: 90,992.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,067.61 : 280,528.63 = 60,677.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,067.61/280,528.63 = 60,677.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,067.61x = 280,528.63 × 60,677.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,067.61x = 17,021,716,733.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,021,716,733.63/187,067.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,992.33

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