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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,095.47, 280,639.22 and 60,735.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,095.47, 280,639.22 and 60,735.51 is: 91,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,095.47 : 280,639.22 = 60,735.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,095.47/280,639.22 = 60,735.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,095.47x = 280,639.22 × 60,735.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,095.47x = 17,044,765,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044,765,223.35/187,095.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,101.97

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