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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,053.20, 280,579.80 and 153,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,053.20, 280,579.80 and 153,810.80 is: 230,716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,053.20 : 280,579.80 = 153,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,053.20/280,579.80 = 153,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,053.20x = 280,579.80 × 153,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,053.20x = 43,156,203,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,156,203,501.84/187,053.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,716.20

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