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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,476.93, 281,256.71 and 54,362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,476.93, 281,256.71 and 54,362.75 is: 81,556.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,476.93 : 281,256.71 = 54,362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,476.93/281,256.71 = 54,362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,476.93x = 281,256.71 × 54,362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,476.93x = 15,289,886,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289,886,533.46/187,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,556.10

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