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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,534.29, 281,310.50 and 61,174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,534.29, 281,310.50 and 61,174.29 is: 91,764.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,534.29 : 281,310.50 = 61,174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,534.29/281,310.50 = 61,174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,534.29x = 281,310.50 × 61,174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,534.29x = 17,208,970,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,208,970,107.05/187,534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,764.39

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