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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,466.40, 281,199.60 and 61,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,466.40, 281,199.60 and 61,106.40 is: 91,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,466.40 : 281,199.60 = 61,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,466.40/281,199.60 = 61,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,466.40x = 281,199.60 × 61,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,466.40x = 17,183,095,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183,095,237.44/187,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,659.60

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