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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,443.72, 281,099.16 and 61,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,443.72, 281,099.16 and 61,049.70 is: 91,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,443.72 : 281,099.16 = 61,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,443.72/281,099.16 = 61,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,443.72x = 281,099.16 × 61,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,443.72x = 17,161,019,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161,019,388.25/187,443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,552.92

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