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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,766.97, 281,694.75 and 61,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,766.97, 281,694.75 and 61,406.72 is: 92,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,766.97 : 281,694.75 = 61,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,766.97/281,694.75 = 61,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,766.97x = 281,694.75 × 61,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,766.97x = 17,297,950,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,297,950,638.72/187,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,124.57

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