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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,463.72, 281,224.84 and 61,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,463.72, 281,224.84 and 61,074.60 is: 91,621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,463.72 : 281,224.84 = 61,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,463.72/281,224.84 = 61,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,463.72x = 281,224.84 × 61,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,463.72x = 17,175,694,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175,694,613.06/187,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,621.43

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