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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,442.59, 281,135.02 and 61,082.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,442.59, 281,135.02 and 61,082.53 is: 91,614.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,442.59 : 281,135.02 = 61,082.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,442.59/281,135.02 = 61,082.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,442.59x = 281,135.02 × 61,082.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,442.59x = 17,172,438,293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,438,293.20/187,442.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,614.39

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