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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,571.63, 281,402.19 and 61,212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,571.63, 281,402.19 and 61,212.11 is: 91,832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,571.63 : 281,402.19 = 61,212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,571.63/281,402.19 = 61,212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,571.63x = 281,402.19 × 61,212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,571.63x = 17,225,220,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,225,220,401.51/187,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,832.76

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