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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,401.95, 281,102.91 and 54,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,401.95, 281,102.91 and 54,282.24 is: 81,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,401.95 : 281,102.91 = 54,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,401.95/281,102.91 = 54,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,401.95x = 281,102.91 × 54,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,401.95x = 15,258,895,625.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,258,895,625.32/187,401.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,423.36

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