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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,551.33, 281,351.70 and 61,147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,551.33, 281,351.70 and 61,147.19 is: 91,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,551.33 : 281,351.70 = 61,147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,551.33/281,351.70 = 61,147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,551.33x = 281,351.70 × 61,147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,551.33x = 17,203,864,449.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,864,449.96/187,551.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,728.83

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