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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,746.99, 281,683.35 and 61,393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,746.99, 281,683.35 and 61,393.06 is: 92,110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,746.99 : 281,683.35 = 61,393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,746.99/281,683.35 = 61,393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,746.99x = 281,683.35 × 61,393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,746.99x = 17,293,403,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,293,403,159.66/187,746.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,110.15

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