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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,412.26, 281,118.17 and 61,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,412.26, 281,118.17 and 61,052.30 is: 91,578.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,412.26 : 281,118.17 = 61,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,412.26/281,118.17 = 61,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,412.26x = 281,118.17 × 61,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,412.26x = 17,162,910,850.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,910,850.29/187,412.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,578.38

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