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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,520.06, 281,236.33 and 54,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,520.06, 281,236.33 and 54,364.58 is: 81,534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,520.06 : 281,236.33 = 54,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,520.06/281,236.33 = 54,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,520.06x = 281,236.33 × 54,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,520.06x = 15,289,294,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289,294,961.19/187,520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,534.18

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