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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,920.47, 281,927.74 and 54,800.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,920.47, 281,927.74 and 54,800.74 is: 82,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,920.47 : 281,927.74 = 54,800.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,920.47/281,927.74 = 54,800.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,920.47x = 281,927.74 × 54,800.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,920.47x = 15,449,849,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,449,849,199.44/187,920.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,214.83

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