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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,391.46, 281,106.87 and 61,041.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,391.46, 281,106.87 and 61,041.55 is: 91,568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,391.46 : 281,106.87 = 61,041.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,391.46/281,106.87 = 61,041.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,391.46x = 281,106.87 × 61,041.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,391.46x = 17,159,199,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,159,199,060.45/187,391.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,568.74

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