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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,441.05, 281,184.96 and 61,094.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,441.05, 281,184.96 and 61,094.01 is: 91,648.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,441.05 : 281,184.96 = 61,094.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,441.05/281,184.96 = 61,094.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,441.05x = 281,184.96 × 61,094.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,441.05x = 17,178,716,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178,716,758.09/187,441.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,648.64

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