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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,552.84, 281,353.96 and 61,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,552.84, 281,353.96 and 61,148.68 is: 91,731.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,552.84 : 281,353.96 = 61,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,552.84/281,353.96 = 61,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,552.84x = 281,353.96 × 61,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,552.84x = 17,204,423,266.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204,423,266.77/187,552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,731.07

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