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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,274.13, 280,937.84 and 60,873.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,274.13, 280,937.84 and 60,873.73 is: 91,319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,274.13 : 280,937.84 = 60,873.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,274.13/280,937.84 = 60,873.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,274.13x = 280,937.84 × 60,873.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,274.13x = 17,101,733,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101,733,725.85/187,274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,319.26

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