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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,227.78, 280,868.19 and 60,827.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,227.78, 280,868.19 and 60,827.58 is: 91,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,227.78 : 280,868.19 = 60,827.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,227.78/280,868.19 = 60,827.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,227.78x = 280,868.19 × 60,827.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,227.78x = 17,084,532,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,084,532,296.68/187,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,249.99

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