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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,130.10, 280,695.15 and 54,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,130.10, 280,695.15 and 54,014.70 is: 81,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,130.10 : 280,695.15 = 54,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,130.10/280,695.15 = 54,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,130.10x = 280,695.15 × 54,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,130.10x = 15,161,664,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,664,318.71/187,130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,022.05

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