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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,592.89, 281,397.11 and 54,473.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,592.89, 281,397.11 and 54,473.14 is: 81,711.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,592.89 : 281,397.11 = 54,473.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,592.89/281,397.11 = 54,473.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,592.89x = 281,397.11 × 54,473.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,592.89x = 15,328,584,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328,584,168.63/187,592.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,711.97

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