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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,949.11, 281,893.65 and 54,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,949.11, 281,893.65 and 54,798.24 is: 82,188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,949.11 : 281,893.65 = 54,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,949.11/281,893.65 = 54,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,949.11x = 281,893.65 × 54,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,949.11x = 15,447,275,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,447,275,887.18/187,949.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,188.61

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