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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,429.60, 281,144.40 and 54,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,429.60, 281,144.40 and 54,314.20 is: 81,471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,429.60 : 281,144.40 = 54,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,429.60/281,144.40 = 54,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,429.60x = 281,144.40 × 54,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,429.60x = 15,270,133,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,270,133,170.48/187,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,471.30

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