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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,471.59, 281,236.56 and 61,082.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,471.59, 281,236.56 and 61,082.43 is: 91,633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,471.59 : 281,236.56 = 61,082.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,471.59/281,236.56 = 61,082.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,471.59x = 281,236.56 × 61,082.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,471.59x = 17,178,612,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178,612,489.64/187,471.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,633.15

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