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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,411.93, 281,117.68 and 61,051.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,411.93, 281,117.68 and 61,051.97 is: 91,577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,411.93 : 281,117.68 = 61,051.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,411.93/281,117.68 = 61,051.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,411.93x = 281,117.68 × 61,051.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,411.93x = 17,162,789,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,789,243.09/187,411.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,577.89

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