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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,842.24, 281,805.08 and 54,732.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,842.24, 281,805.08 and 54,732.51 is: 82,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,842.24 : 281,805.08 = 54,732.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,842.24/281,805.08 = 54,732.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,842.24x = 281,805.08 × 54,732.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,842.24x = 15,423,899,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423,899,085.49/187,842.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,110.92

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