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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,588.75, 281,410.17 and 61,197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,588.75, 281,410.17 and 61,197.73 is: 91,805.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,588.75 : 281,410.17 = 61,197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,588.75/281,410.17 = 61,197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,588.75x = 281,410.17 × 61,197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,588.75x = 17,221,663,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,221,663,602.91/187,588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,805.42

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