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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,852.37, 281,784.02 and 54,729.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,852.37, 281,784.02 and 54,729.68 is: 82,096.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,852.37 : 281,784.02 = 54,729.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,852.37/281,784.02 = 54,729.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,852.37x = 281,784.02 × 54,729.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,852.37x = 15,421,947,561.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421,947,561.15/187,852.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,096.11

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