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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,849.34, 281,777.09 and 54,736.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,849.34, 281,777.09 and 54,736.91 is: 82,106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,849.34 : 281,777.09 = 54,736.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,849.34/281,777.09 = 54,736.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,849.34x = 281,777.09 × 54,736.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,849.34x = 15,423,607,215.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423,607,215.39/187,849.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,106.26

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