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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,664.60, 281,515.38 and 54,546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,664.60, 281,515.38 and 54,546.02 is: 81,824.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,664.60 : 281,515.38 = 54,546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,664.60/281,515.38 = 54,546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,664.60x = 281,515.38 × 54,546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,664.60x = 15,355,543,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355,543,547.79/187,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,824.40

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