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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,244.80, 280,867.20 and 54,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,244.80, 280,867.20 and 54,129.40 is: 81,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,244.80 : 280,867.20 = 54,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,244.80/280,867.20 = 54,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,244.80x = 280,867.20 × 54,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,244.80x = 15,203,173,015.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,203,173,015.68/187,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,194.10

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