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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,325.49, 281,034.34 and 54,219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,325.49, 281,034.34 and 54,219.21 is: 81,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,325.49 : 281,034.34 = 54,219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,325.49/281,034.34 = 54,219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,325.49x = 281,034.34 × 54,219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,325.49x = 15,237,459,013.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237,459,013.23/187,325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,342.15

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