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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,462.22, 281,139.57 and 61,113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,462.22, 281,139.57 and 61,113.50 is: 91,652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,462.22 : 281,139.57 = 61,113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,462.22/281,139.57 = 61,113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,462.22x = 281,139.57 × 61,113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,462.22x = 17,181,421,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,421,705.50/187,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,652.72

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