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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,710.46, 281,506.81 and 61,321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,710.46, 281,506.81 and 61,321.90 is: 91,963.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,710.46 : 281,506.81 = 61,321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,710.46/281,506.81 = 61,321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,710.46x = 281,506.81 × 61,321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,710.46x = 17,262,532,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,262,532,145.53/187,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,963.62

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