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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,147.10, 280,801.07 and 60,826.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,147.10, 280,801.07 and 60,826.07 is: 91,265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,147.10 : 280,801.07 = 60,826.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,147.10/280,801.07 = 60,826.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,147.10x = 280,801.07 × 60,826.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,147.10x = 17,080,025,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,080,025,539.89/187,147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,265.24

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