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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,954.43, 281,924.08 and 61,604.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,954.43, 281,924.08 and 61,604.15 is: 92,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,954.43 : 281,924.08 = 61,604.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,954.43/281,924.08 = 61,604.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,954.43x = 281,924.08 × 61,604.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,954.43x = 17,367,691,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,367,691,749.30/187,954.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,403.74

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