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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,129.66, 280,660.62 and 53,977.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,129.66, 280,660.62 and 53,977.18 is: 80,956.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,129.66 : 280,660.62 = 53,977.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,129.66/280,660.62 = 53,977.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,129.66x = 280,660.62 × 53,977.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,129.66x = 15,149,268,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149,268,804.65/187,129.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,956.00

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