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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,954.86, 281,927.60 and 54,836.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,954.86, 281,927.60 and 54,836.29 is: 82,253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,954.86 : 281,927.60 = 54,836.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,954.86/281,927.60 = 54,836.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,954.86x = 281,927.60 × 54,836.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,954.86x = 15,459,862,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459,862,859.24/187,954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,253.06

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