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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,951.20, 281,972.97 and 54,832.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,951.20, 281,972.97 and 54,832.83 is: 82,262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,951.20 : 281,972.97 = 54,832.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,951.20/281,972.97 = 54,832.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,951.20x = 281,972.97 × 54,832.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,951.20x = 15,461,375,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,461,375,928.61/187,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,262.71

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