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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,832.44, 281,794.56 and 54,710.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,832.44, 281,794.56 and 54,710.56 is: 82,079.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,832.44 : 281,794.56 = 54,710.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,832.44/281,794.56 = 54,710.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,832.44x = 281,794.56 × 54,710.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,832.44x = 15,417,138,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,417,138,182.55/187,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,079.21

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