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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,342.06, 281,047.76 and 59,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,342.06, 281,047.76 and 59,290.60 is: 88,946.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,342.06 : 281,047.76 = 59,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,342.06/281,047.76 = 59,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,342.06x = 281,047.76 × 59,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,342.06x = 16,663,490,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663,490,319.06/187,342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,946.87

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