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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,633.40, 281,465.57 and 61,270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,633.40, 281,465.57 and 61,270.83 is: 91,911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,633.40 : 281,465.57 = 61,270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,633.40/281,465.57 = 61,270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,633.40x = 281,465.57 × 61,270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,633.40x = 17,245,629,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,629,243.50/187,633.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,911.30

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