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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,024.15, 280,712.40 and 98,341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,024.15, 280,712.40 and 98,341.30 is: 147,604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,024.15 : 280,712.40 = 98,341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,024.15/280,712.40 = 98,341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,024.15x = 280,712.40 × 98,341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,024.15x = 27,605,622,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,605,622,342.12/187,024.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,604.59

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