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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,161.30, 280,717.11 and 54,054.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,161.30, 280,717.11 and 54,054.81 is: 81,075.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,161.30 : 280,717.11 = 54,054.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,161.30/280,717.11 = 54,054.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,161.30x = 280,717.11 × 54,054.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,161.30x = 15,174,110,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,174,110,044.80/187,161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,075.04

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