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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,925.96, 281,930.39 and 54,816.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,925.96, 281,930.39 and 54,816.63 is: 82,237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,925.96 : 281,930.39 = 54,816.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,925.96/281,930.39 = 54,816.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,925.96x = 281,930.39 × 54,816.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,925.96x = 15,454,474,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454,474,011.43/187,925.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,237.04

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