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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,533.29, 281,309.00 and 61,173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,533.29, 281,309.00 and 61,173.29 is: 91,762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,533.29 : 281,309.00 = 61,173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,533.29/281,309.00 = 61,173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,533.29x = 281,309.00 × 61,173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,533.29x = 17,208,597,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,208,597,778.12/187,533.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,762.89

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