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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,063.56, 280,595.44 and 52,122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,063.56, 280,595.44 and 52,122.22 is: 78,183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,063.56 : 280,595.44 = 52,122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,063.56/280,595.44 = 52,122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,063.56x = 280,595.44 × 52,122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,063.56x = 14,625,256,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,625,256,618.34/187,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,183.35

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