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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,146.10, 280,799.57 and 60,825.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,146.10, 280,799.57 and 60,825.07 is: 91,263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,146.10 : 280,799.57 = 60,825.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,146.10/280,799.57 = 60,825.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,146.10x = 280,799.57 × 60,825.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,146.10x = 17,079,653,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079,653,501.22/187,146.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,263.74

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