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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,389.71, 281,104.25 and 61,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,389.71, 281,104.25 and 61,039.80 is: 91,566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,389.71 : 281,104.25 = 61,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,389.71/281,104.25 = 61,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,389.71x = 281,104.25 × 61,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,389.71x = 17,158,546,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158,546,893.95/187,389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,566.11

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