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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,471.44, 281,272.77 and 54,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,471.44, 281,272.77 and 54,359.68 is: 81,558.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,471.44 : 281,272.77 = 54,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,471.44/281,272.77 = 54,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,471.44x = 281,272.77 × 54,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,471.44x = 15,289,897,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289,897,769.91/187,471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,558.55

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