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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,404.44, 281,106.68 and 54,284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,404.44, 281,106.68 and 54,284.76 is: 81,427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,404.44 : 281,106.68 = 54,284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,404.44/281,106.68 = 54,284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,404.44x = 281,106.68 × 54,284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,404.44x = 15,259,808,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,259,808,658.20/187,404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,427.15

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