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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,577.01, 281,394.92 and 61,188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,577.01, 281,394.92 and 61,188.08 is: 91,791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,577.01 : 281,394.92 = 61,188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,577.01/281,394.92 = 61,188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,577.01x = 281,394.92 × 61,188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,577.01x = 17,218,013,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,218,013,622.55/187,577.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,791.71

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