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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,059.20, 280,588.80 and 153,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,059.20, 280,588.80 and 153,816.80 is: 230,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,059.20 : 280,588.80 = 153,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,059.20/280,588.80 = 153,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,059.20x = 280,588.80 × 153,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,059.20x = 43,159,271,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,159,271,331.84/187,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,725.20

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