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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,247.82, 280,869 and 60,893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,247.82, 280,869 and 60,893.88 is: 91,339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,247.82 : 280,869 = 60,893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,247.82/280,869 = 60,893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,247.82x = 280,869 × 60,893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,247.82x = 17,103,203,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,103,203,181.72/187,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,339.93

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