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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,848.34, 281,775.59 and 54,735.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,848.34, 281,775.59 and 54,735.91 is: 82,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,848.34 : 281,775.59 = 54,735.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,848.34/281,775.59 = 54,735.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,848.34x = 281,775.59 × 54,735.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,848.34x = 15,423,242,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423,242,356.32/187,848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,104.76

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