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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,263, 280,931.56 and 60,895.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,263, 280,931.56 and 60,895.10 is: 91,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,263 : 280,931.56 = 60,895.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,263/280,931.56 = 60,895.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,263x = 280,931.56 × 60,895.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,263x = 17,107,355,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,107,355,989.45/187,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,354.70

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