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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,704.68, 281,498.19 and 61,316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,704.68, 281,498.19 and 61,316.13 is: 91,954.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,704.68 : 281,498.19 = 61,316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,704.68/281,498.19 = 61,316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,704.68x = 281,498.19 × 61,316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,704.68x = 17,260,379,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,379,612.80/187,704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,954.98

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