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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,954.12, 281,901.14 and 54,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,954.12, 281,901.14 and 54,803.24 is: 82,196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,954.12 : 281,901.14 = 54,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,954.12/281,901.14 = 54,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,954.12x = 281,901.14 × 54,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,954.12x = 15,449,095,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,449,095,831.69/187,954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,196.10

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