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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,725.33, 281,618.71 and 61,328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,725.33, 281,618.71 and 61,328.88 is: 92,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,725.33 : 281,618.71 = 61,328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,725.33/281,618.71 = 61,328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,725.33x = 281,618.71 × 61,328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,725.33x = 17,271,360,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271,360,071.34/187,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,003.35

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