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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,806.42, 281,710.13 and 54,689.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,806.42, 281,710.13 and 54,689.94 is: 82,035.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,806.42 : 281,710.13 = 54,689.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,806.42/281,710.13 = 54,689.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,806.42x = 281,710.13 × 54,689.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,806.42x = 15,406,709,833.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,406,709,833.64/187,806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,035.05

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