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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,226.86, 280,884.82 and 60,867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,226.86, 280,884.82 and 60,867.66 is: 91,315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,226.86 : 280,884.82 = 60,867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,226.86/280,884.82 = 60,867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,226.86x = 280,884.82 × 60,867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,226.86x = 17,096,801,722.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,096,801,722.92/187,226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,315.97

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