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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,731.37, 281,573.57 and 61,361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,731.37, 281,573.57 and 61,361.04 is: 92,033.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,731.37 : 281,573.57 = 61,361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,731.37/281,573.57 = 61,361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,731.37x = 281,573.57 × 61,361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,731.37x = 17,277,647,955.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277,647,955.86/187,731.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,033.89

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