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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,723.44, 281,608.65 and 61,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,723.44, 281,608.65 and 61,376.40 is: 92,072.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,723.44 : 281,608.65 = 61,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,723.44/281,608.65 = 61,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,723.44x = 281,608.65 × 61,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,723.44x = 17,284,125,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,284,125,145.86/187,723.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,072.28

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