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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,203.42, 280,749.67 and 54,084.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,203.42, 280,749.67 and 54,084.87 is: 81,111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,203.42 : 280,749.67 = 54,084.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,203.42/280,749.67 = 54,084.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,203.42x = 280,749.67 × 54,084.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,203.42x = 15,184,309,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,309,269.28/187,203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,111.28

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