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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,418.76, 281,127.90 and 61,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,418.76, 281,127.90 and 61,058.80 is: 91,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,418.76 : 281,127.90 = 61,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,418.76/281,127.90 = 61,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,418.76x = 281,127.90 × 61,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,418.76x = 17,165,332,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165,332,220.52/187,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,588.12

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