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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,712.01, 281,567.09 and 61,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,712.01, 281,567.09 and 61,438.28 is: 92,157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,712.01 : 281,567.09 = 61,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,712.01/281,567.09 = 61,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,712.01x = 281,567.09 × 61,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,712.01x = 17,298,996,459.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,298,996,459.97/187,712.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,157.11

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