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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,739.61, 281,550.47 and 61,351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,739.61, 281,550.47 and 61,351.04 is: 92,007.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,739.61 : 281,550.47 = 61,351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,739.61/281,550.47 = 61,351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,739.61x = 281,550.47 × 61,351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,739.61x = 17,273,412,432.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273,412,432.48/187,739.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,007.29

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