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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,852.38, 281,824.50 and 54,734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,852.38, 281,824.50 and 54,734.04 is: 82,114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,852.38 : 281,824.50 = 54,734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,852.38/281,824.50 = 54,734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,852.38x = 281,824.50 × 54,734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,852.38x = 15,425,393,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,393,455.98/187,852.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,114.44

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