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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,955.11, 281,927.97 and 54,836.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,955.11, 281,927.97 and 54,836.54 is: 82,253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,955.11 : 281,927.97 = 54,836.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,955.11/281,927.97 = 54,836.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,955.11x = 281,927.97 × 54,836.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,955.11x = 15,459,954,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,459,954,404.02/187,955.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,253.44

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