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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,630.32, 281,446.92 and 54,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,630.32, 281,446.92 and 54,519.60 is: 81,779.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,630.32 : 281,446.92 = 54,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,630.32/281,446.92 = 54,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,630.32x = 281,446.92 × 54,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,630.32x = 15,344,373,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,344,373,499.63/187,630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,779.82

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