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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,524.20, 281,257.76 and 61,164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,524.20, 281,257.76 and 61,164.26 is: 91,737.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,524.20 : 281,257.76 = 61,164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,524.20/281,257.76 = 61,164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,524.20x = 281,257.76 × 61,164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,524.20x = 17,202,924,143.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,924,143.07/187,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,737.09

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