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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,424.95, 281,137.44 and 54,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,424.95, 281,137.44 and 54,305.30 is: 81,457.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,424.95 : 281,137.44 = 54,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,424.95/281,137.44 = 54,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,424.95x = 281,137.44 × 54,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,424.95x = 15,267,253,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267,253,020.43/187,424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,457.95

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