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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,912.67, 281,838.99 and 54,761.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,912.67, 281,838.99 and 54,761.78 is: 82,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,912.67 : 281,838.99 = 54,761.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,912.67/281,838.99 = 54,761.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,912.67x = 281,838.99 × 54,761.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,912.67x = 15,434,003,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,434,003,356.61/187,912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,133.92

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