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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,754.94, 281,649.69 and 61,395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,754.94, 281,649.69 and 61,395.84 is: 92,099.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,754.94 : 281,649.69 = 61,395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,754.94/281,649.69 = 61,395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,754.94x = 281,649.69 × 61,395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,754.94x = 17,292,119,303.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,119,303.29/187,754.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,099.41

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