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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,443.59, 281,136.52 and 61,083.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,443.59, 281,136.52 and 61,083.53 is: 91,615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,443.59 : 281,136.52 = 61,083.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,443.59/281,136.52 = 61,083.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,443.59x = 281,136.52 × 61,083.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,443.59x = 17,172,811,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,811,053.52/187,443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,615.89

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