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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,625.60, 281,462.72 and 61,221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,625.60, 281,462.72 and 61,221.36 is: 91,839.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,625.60 : 281,462.72 = 61,221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,625.60/281,462.72 = 61,221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,625.60x = 281,462.72 × 61,221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,625.60x = 17,231,530,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231,530,507.70/187,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,839.98

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