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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,139.54, 280,789.74 and 60,818.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,139.54, 280,789.74 and 60,818.50 is: 91,253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,139.54 : 280,789.74 = 60,818.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,139.54/280,789.74 = 60,818.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,139.54x = 280,789.74 × 60,818.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,139.54x = 17,077,211,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,077,211,942.90/187,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,253.90

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