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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,755.01, 281,649.84 and 61,395.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,755.01, 281,649.84 and 61,395.91 is: 92,099.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,755.01 : 281,649.84 = 61,395.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,755.01/281,649.84 = 61,395.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,755.01x = 281,649.84 × 61,395.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,755.01x = 17,292,148,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,148,228.15/187,755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,099.53

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