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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,950.11, 281,895.15 and 54,799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,950.11, 281,895.15 and 54,799.24 is: 82,190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,950.11 : 281,895.15 = 54,799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,950.11/281,895.15 = 54,799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,950.11x = 281,895.15 × 54,799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,950.11x = 15,447,639,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,447,639,979.69/187,950.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,190.11

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