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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,852.38, 281,821.77 and 61,496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,852.38, 281,821.77 and 61,496.70 is: 92,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,852.38 : 281,821.77 = 61,496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,852.38/281,821.77 = 61,496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,852.38x = 281,821.77 × 61,496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,852.38x = 17,331,108,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,108,843.16/187,852.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,259.19

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