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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,593.98, 281,361.40 and 61,233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,593.98, 281,361.40 and 61,233.57 is: 91,840.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,593.98 : 281,361.40 = 61,233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,593.98/281,361.40 = 61,233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,593.98x = 281,361.40 × 61,233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,593.98x = 17,228,762,829.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,762,829.11/187,593.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,840.70

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