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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,478.46, 281,246.99 and 61,089.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,478.46, 281,246.99 and 61,089.39 is: 91,643.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,478.46 : 281,246.99 = 61,089.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,478.46/281,246.99 = 61,089.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,478.46x = 281,246.99 × 61,089.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,478.46x = 17,181,206,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181,206,752.99/187,478.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,643.63

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