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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,569.64, 281,399.22 and 61,210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,569.64, 281,399.22 and 61,210.12 is: 91,829.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,569.64 : 281,399.22 = 61,210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,569.64/281,399.22 = 61,210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,569.64x = 281,399.22 × 61,210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,569.64x = 17,224,479,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,479,320.61/187,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,829.78

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