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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,332.40, 280,998.60 and 60,984.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,332.40, 280,998.60 and 60,984.55 is: 91,476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,332.40 : 280,998.60 = 60,984.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,332.40/280,998.60 = 60,984.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,332.40x = 280,998.60 × 60,984.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,332.40x = 17,136,573,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,136,573,171.63/187,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,476.83

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