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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,537.98, 281,316.04 and 61,177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,537.98, 281,316.04 and 61,177.98 is: 91,769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,537.98 : 281,316.04 = 61,177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,537.98/281,316.04 = 61,177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,537.98x = 281,316.04 × 61,177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,537.98x = 17,210,347,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,210,347,068.80/187,537.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,769.93

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