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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,924.95, 281,860.08 and 54,769.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,924.95, 281,860.08 and 54,769.46 is: 82,146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,924.95 : 281,860.08 = 54,769.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,924.95/281,860.08 = 54,769.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,924.95x = 281,860.08 × 54,769.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,924.95x = 15,437,322,967.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437,322,967.86/187,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,146.21

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