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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,232.02, 280,837.09 and 54,109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,232.02, 280,837.09 and 54,109.33 is: 81,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,232.02 : 280,837.09 = 54,109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,232.02/280,837.09 = 54,109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,232.02x = 280,837.09 × 54,109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,232.02x = 15,195,906,144.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195,906,144.59/187,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,160.83

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