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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,149.98, 280,641.59 and 53,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,149.98, 280,641.59 and 53,998.60 is: 80,973.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,149.98 : 280,641.59 = 53,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,149.98/280,641.59 = 53,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,149.98x = 280,641.59 × 53,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,149.98x = 15,154,251,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154,251,288.57/187,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,973.83

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