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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,914.14, 281,841.18 and 54,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,914.14, 281,841.18 and 54,763.25 is: 82,136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,914.14 : 281,841.18 = 54,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,914.14/281,841.18 = 54,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,914.14x = 281,841.18 × 54,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,914.14x = 15,434,537,591.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,434,537,591.43/187,914.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,136.12

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