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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,717.14, 281,552.22 and 61,346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,717.14, 281,552.22 and 61,346.82 is: 92,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,717.14 : 281,552.22 = 61,346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,717.14/281,552.22 = 61,346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,717.14x = 281,552.22 × 61,346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,717.14x = 17,272,333,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272,333,360.94/187,717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,012.55

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