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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,536.73, 281,314.16 and 61,176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,536.73, 281,314.16 and 61,176.73 is: 91,768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,536.73 : 281,314.16 = 61,176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,536.73/281,314.16 = 61,176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,536.73x = 281,314.16 × 61,176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,536.73x = 17,209,880,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209,880,411.50/187,536.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,768.05

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