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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,239.60, 280,859.40 and 54,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,239.60, 280,859.40 and 54,124.20 is: 81,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,239.60 : 280,859.40 = 54,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,239.60/280,859.40 = 54,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,239.60x = 280,859.40 × 54,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,239.60x = 15,201,290,337.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,201,290,337.48/187,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,186.30

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