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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,784.78, 281,737.37 and 54,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,784.78, 281,737.37 and 54,673.02 is: 82,027.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,784.78 : 281,737.37 = 54,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,784.78/281,737.37 = 54,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,784.78x = 281,737.37 × 54,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,784.78x = 15,403,433,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,403,433,001.44/187,784.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,027.06

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