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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,766.82, 281,650.77 and 54,650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,766.82, 281,650.77 and 54,650.34 is: 81,975.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,766.82 : 281,650.77 = 54,650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,766.82/281,650.77 = 54,650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,766.82x = 281,650.77 × 54,650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,766.82x = 15,392,310,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,310,341.76/187,766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,975.67

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