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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,546.72, 281,329.16 and 61,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,546.72, 281,329.16 and 61,186.72 is: 91,783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,546.72 : 281,329.16 = 61,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,546.72/281,329.16 = 61,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,546.72x = 281,329.16 × 61,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,546.72x = 17,213,608,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,608,540.76/187,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,783.04

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