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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,869.60, 281,815.20 and 54,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,869.60, 281,815.20 and 54,770.40 is: 82,158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,869.60 : 281,815.20 = 54,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,869.60/281,815.20 = 54,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,869.60x = 281,815.20 × 54,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,869.60x = 15,435,131,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435,131,230.08/187,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,158.75

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