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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,158.30, 280,781.37 and 60,798.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,158.30, 280,781.37 and 60,798.30 is: 91,211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,158.30 : 280,781.37 = 60,798.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,158.30/280,781.37 = 60,798.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,158.30x = 280,781.37 × 60,798.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,158.30x = 17,071,029,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071,029,967.67/187,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,211.72

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