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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,810.59, 281,716.34 and 54,694.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,810.59, 281,716.34 and 54,694.07 is: 82,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,810.59 : 281,716.34 = 54,694.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,810.59/281,716.34 = 54,694.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,810.59x = 281,716.34 × 54,694.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,810.59x = 15,408,213,220.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,408,213,220.10/187,810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,041.24

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