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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,952.11, 281,898.15 and 54,801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,952.11, 281,898.15 and 54,801.24 is: 82,193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,952.11 : 281,898.15 = 54,801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,952.11/281,898.15 = 54,801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,952.11x = 281,898.15 × 54,801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,952.11x = 15,448,368,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,448,368,173.71/187,952.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,193.11

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