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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,415.30, 281,146.37 and 61,068.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,415.30, 281,146.37 and 61,068.35 is: 91,610.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,415.30 : 281,146.37 = 61,068.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,415.30/281,146.37 = 61,068.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,415.30x = 281,146.37 × 61,068.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,415.30x = 17,169,143,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,169,143,213.32/187,415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,610.15

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