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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,540.80, 281,237.09 and 61,149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,540.80, 281,237.09 and 61,149.98 is: 91,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,540.80 : 281,237.09 = 61,149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,540.80/281,237.09 = 61,149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,540.80x = 281,237.09 × 61,149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,540.80x = 17,197,640,716.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,197,640,716.82/187,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,700.80

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