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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,961.24, 281,951.40 and 54,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,961.24, 281,951.40 and 54,851.60 is: 82,280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,961.24 : 281,951.40 = 54,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,961.24/281,951.40 = 54,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,961.24x = 281,951.40 × 54,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,961.24x = 15,465,485,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,465,485,412.24/187,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,280.18

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