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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,349.70, 281,039.22 and 54,231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,349.70, 281,039.22 and 54,231.96 is: 81,352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,349.70 : 281,039.22 = 54,231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,349.70/281,039.22 = 54,231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,349.70x = 281,039.22 × 54,231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,349.70x = 15,241,307,737.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241,307,737.47/187,349.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,352.19

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