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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,663.60, 281,513.88 and 54,545.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,663.60, 281,513.88 and 54,545.02 is: 81,822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,663.60 : 281,513.88 = 54,545.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,663.60/281,513.88 = 54,545.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,663.60x = 281,513.88 × 54,545.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,663.60x = 15,355,180,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355,180,214.88/187,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,822.90

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