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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,748.01, 281,639.33 and 61,388.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,748.01, 281,639.33 and 61,388.90 is: 92,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,748.01 : 281,639.33 = 61,388.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,748.01/281,639.33 = 61,388.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,748.01x = 281,639.33 × 61,388.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,748.01x = 17,289,529,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289,529,292.80/187,748.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,089.01

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