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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,465.80, 281,198.70 and 54,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,465.80, 281,198.70 and 54,350.40 is: 81,525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,465.80 : 281,198.70 = 54,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,465.80/281,198.70 = 54,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,465.80x = 281,198.70 × 54,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,465.80x = 15,283,261,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,283,261,824.48/187,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,525.60

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