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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,498.95, 281,277.65 and 61,109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,498.95, 281,277.65 and 61,109.88 is: 91,674.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,498.95 : 281,277.65 = 61,109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,498.95/281,277.65 = 61,109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,498.95x = 281,277.65 × 61,109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,498.95x = 17,188,841,802.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188,841,802.63/187,498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,674.33

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