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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,277.48, 280,942.86 and 60,877.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,277.48, 280,942.86 and 60,877.08 is: 91,324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,277.48 : 280,942.86 = 60,877.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,277.48/280,942.86 = 60,877.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,277.48x = 280,942.86 × 60,877.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,277.48x = 17,102,980,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102,980,963.65/187,277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,324.28

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