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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,436.60, 281,154.90 and 54,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,436.60, 281,154.90 and 54,321.20 is: 81,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,436.60 : 281,154.90 = 54,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,436.60/281,154.90 = 54,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,436.60x = 281,154.90 × 54,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,436.60x = 15,272,671,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,272,671,553.88/187,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,481.80

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