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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,216.80, 280,825.20 and 54,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,216.80, 280,825.20 and 54,101.40 is: 81,152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,216.80 : 280,825.20 = 54,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,216.80/280,825.20 = 54,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,216.80x = 280,825.20 × 54,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,216.80x = 15,193,036,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,193,036,475.28/187,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,152.10

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