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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,672.16, 281,511.84 and 61,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,672.16, 281,511.84 and 61,312.76 is: 91,970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,672.16 : 281,511.84 = 61,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,672.16/281,511.84 = 61,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,672.16x = 281,511.84 × 61,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,672.16x = 17,260,267,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,267,883.08/187,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,970.32

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