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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,421, 281,160.72 and 61,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,421, 281,160.72 and 61,031.40 is: 91,556.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,421 : 281,160.72 = 61,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,421/281,160.72 = 61,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,421x = 281,160.72 × 61,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,421x = 17,159,632,366.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,159,632,366.61/187,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,556.62

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