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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,521.63, 281,311.74 and 61,132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,521.63, 281,311.74 and 61,132.54 is: 91,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,521.63 : 281,311.74 = 61,132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,521.63/281,311.74 = 61,132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,521.63x = 281,311.74 × 61,132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,521.63x = 17,197,301,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,197,301,198.02/187,521.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,708.36

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