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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,712.71, 281,510.19 and 61,324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,712.71, 281,510.19 and 61,324.15 is: 91,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,712.71 : 281,510.19 = 61,324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,712.71/281,510.19 = 61,324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,712.71x = 281,510.19 × 61,324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,712.71x = 17,263,373,118.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263,373,118.09/187,712.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,966.99

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