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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,924.44, 281,859.33 and 54,768.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,924.44, 281,859.33 and 54,768.95 is: 82,145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,924.44 : 281,859.33 = 54,768.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,924.44/281,859.33 = 54,768.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,924.44x = 281,859.33 × 54,768.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,924.44x = 15,437,139,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437,139,551.80/187,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,145.46

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