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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,027.15, 280,716.90 and 98,344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,027.15, 280,716.90 and 98,344.30 is: 147,609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,027.15 : 280,716.90 = 98,344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,027.15/280,716.90 = 98,344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,027.15x = 280,716.90 × 98,344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,027.15x = 27,606,907,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606,907,028.67/187,027.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,609.09

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