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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,006.88, 280,592.56 and 98,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,006.88, 280,592.56 and 98,239.76 is: 147,402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,006.88 : 280,592.56 = 98,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,006.88/280,592.56 = 98,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,006.88x = 280,592.56 × 98,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,006.88x = 27,565,345,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,565,345,752.19/187,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,402.84

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