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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,954.30, 281,926.76 and 54,835.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,954.30, 281,926.76 and 54,835.73 is: 82,252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,954.30 : 281,926.76 = 54,835.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,954.30/281,926.76 = 54,835.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,954.30x = 281,926.76 × 54,835.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,954.30x = 15,459,658,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459,658,007.32/187,954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,252.22

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