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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,368.36, 280,981.92 and 60,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,368.36, 280,981.92 and 60,975.48 is: 91,440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,368.36 : 280,981.92 = 60,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,368.36/280,981.92 = 60,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,368.36x = 280,981.92 × 60,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,368.36x = 17,133,007,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133,007,443.32/187,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,440.24

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