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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,778, 281,684.36 and 61,418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,778, 281,684.36 and 61,418.96 is: 92,134.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,778 : 281,684.36 = 61,418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,778/281,684.36 = 61,418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,778x = 281,684.36 × 61,418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,778x = 17,300,760,439.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,300,760,439.47/187,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,134.12

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