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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,926.09, 281,930.61 and 54,816.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,926.09, 281,930.61 and 54,816.77 is: 82,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,926.09 : 281,930.61 = 54,816.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,926.09/281,930.61 = 54,816.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,926.09x = 281,930.61 × 54,816.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,926.09x = 15,454,524,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454,524,420.52/187,926.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,237.25

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