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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,425.95, 281,138.94 and 54,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,425.95, 281,138.94 and 54,306.30 is: 81,459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,425.95 : 281,138.94 = 54,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,425.95/281,138.94 = 54,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,425.95x = 281,138.94 × 54,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,425.95x = 15,267,615,617.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267,615,617.32/187,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,459.45

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