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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,551.58, 281,352.08 and 61,147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,551.58, 281,352.08 and 61,147.44 is: 91,729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,551.58 : 281,352.08 = 61,147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,551.58/281,352.08 = 61,147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,551.58x = 281,352.08 × 61,147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,551.58x = 17,203,959,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,959,430.68/187,551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,729.22

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