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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,544.13, 281,316.19 and 56,216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,544.13, 281,316.19 and 56,216.13 is: 84,324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,544.13 : 281,316.19 = 56,216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,544.13/281,316.19 = 56,216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,544.13x = 281,316.19 × 56,216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,544.13x = 15,814,507,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,814,507,508.14/187,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,324.19

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