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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,468.97, 281,232.61 and 61,079.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,468.97, 281,232.61 and 61,079.81 is: 91,629.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,468.97 : 281,232.61 = 61,079.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,468.97/281,232.61 = 61,079.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,468.97x = 281,232.61 × 61,079.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,468.97x = 17,177,632,825.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177,632,825.74/187,468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,629.21

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