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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,219.80, 280,829.70 and 54,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,219.80, 280,829.70 and 54,104.40 is: 81,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,219.80 : 280,829.70 = 54,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,219.80/280,829.70 = 54,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,219.80x = 280,829.70 × 54,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,219.80x = 15,194,122,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,194,122,420.68/187,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,156.60

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