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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,417.03, 281,125.31 and 61,057.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,417.03, 281,125.31 and 61,057.07 is: 91,585.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,417.03 : 281,125.31 = 61,057.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,417.03/281,125.31 = 61,057.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,417.03x = 281,125.31 × 61,057.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,417.03x = 17,164,687,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,164,687,731.44/187,417.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,585.53

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