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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,767.97, 281,696.25 and 61,407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,767.97, 281,696.25 and 61,407.72 is: 92,126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,767.97 : 281,696.25 = 61,407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,767.97/281,696.25 = 61,407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,767.97x = 281,696.25 × 61,407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,767.97x = 17,298,324,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,298,324,445.05/187,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,126.07

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