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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,773.89, 281,705.15 and 61,413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,773.89, 281,705.15 and 61,413.66 is: 92,134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,773.89 : 281,705.15 = 61,413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,773.89/281,705.15 = 61,413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,773.89x = 281,705.15 × 61,413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,773.89x = 17,300,542,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,300,542,893.82/187,773.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,134.98

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