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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,093.23, 280,606.11 and 53,940.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,093.23, 280,606.11 and 53,940.77 is: 80,901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,093.23 : 280,606.11 = 53,940.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,093.23/280,606.11 = 53,940.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,093.23x = 280,606.11 × 53,940.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,093.23x = 15,136,108,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,136,108,237.07/187,093.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,901.42

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