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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,341.96, 280,949.45 and 60,950.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,341.96, 280,949.45 and 60,950.97 is: 91,405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,341.96 : 280,949.45 = 60,950.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,341.96/280,949.45 = 60,950.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,341.96x = 280,949.45 × 60,950.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,341.96x = 17,124,141,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,124,141,193.71/187,341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,405.80

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