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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,423.20, 281,149.38 and 54,305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,423.20, 281,149.38 and 54,305.37 is: 81,462.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,423.20 : 281,149.38 = 54,305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,423.20/281,149.38 = 54,305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,423.20x = 281,149.38 × 54,305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,423.20x = 15,267,921,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267,921,106.17/187,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,462.28

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