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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,446.72, 281,103.66 and 61,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,446.72, 281,103.66 and 61,052.70 is: 91,557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,446.72 : 281,103.66 = 61,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,446.72/281,103.66 = 61,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,446.72x = 281,103.66 × 61,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,446.72x = 17,162,137,422.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,137,422.88/187,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,557.42

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