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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,782.39, 281,719.66 and 54,663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,782.39, 281,719.66 and 54,663.84 is: 82,009.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,782.39 : 281,719.66 = 54,663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,782.39/281,719.66 = 54,663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,782.39x = 281,719.66 × 54,663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,782.39x = 15,399,878,419.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,399,878,419.09/187,782.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,009.17

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