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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,946.11, 281,889.15 and 54,795.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,946.11, 281,889.15 and 54,795.23 is: 82,184.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,946.11 : 281,889.15 = 54,795.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,946.11/281,889.15 = 54,795.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,946.11x = 281,889.15 × 54,795.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,946.11x = 15,446,180,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,446,180,808.75/187,946.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,184.09

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