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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,486.19, 281,258.61 and 61,097.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,486.19, 281,258.61 and 61,097.10 is: 91,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,486.19 : 281,258.61 = 61,097.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,486.19/281,258.61 = 61,097.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,486.19x = 281,258.61 × 61,097.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,486.19x = 17,184,085,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184,085,421.03/187,486.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,655.21

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