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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,741.11, 281,552.72 and 61,352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,741.11, 281,552.72 and 61,352.54 is: 92,009.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,741.11 : 281,552.72 = 61,352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,741.11/281,552.72 = 61,352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,741.11x = 281,552.72 × 61,352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,741.11x = 17,273,972,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273,972,801.38/187,741.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,009.54

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