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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,148.73, 280,639.71 and 53,997.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,148.73, 280,639.71 and 53,997.35 is: 80,971.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,148.73 : 280,639.71 = 53,997.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,148.73/280,639.71 = 53,997.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,148.73x = 280,639.71 × 53,997.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,148.73x = 15,153,799,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153,799,241.57/187,148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,971.96

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