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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,472.94, 281,238.74 and 61,083.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,472.94, 281,238.74 and 61,083.85 is: 91,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,472.94 : 281,238.74 = 61,083.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,472.94/281,238.74 = 61,083.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,472.94x = 281,238.74 × 61,083.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,472.94x = 17,179,145,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,179,145,008.35/187,472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,635.33

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