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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,693.44, 281,540.96 and 54,574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,693.44, 281,540.96 and 54,574.24 is: 81,861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,693.44 : 281,540.96 = 54,574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,693.44/281,540.96 = 54,574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,693.44x = 281,540.96 × 54,574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,693.44x = 15,364,883,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,364,883,920.87/187,693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,861.59

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