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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,476.19, 281,243.61 and 61,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,476.19, 281,243.61 and 61,087.10 is: 91,640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,476.19 : 281,243.61 = 61,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,476.19/281,243.61 = 61,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,476.19x = 281,243.61 × 61,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,476.19x = 17,180,355,122.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,180,355,122.21/187,476.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,640.20

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