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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,098.47, 280,451.68 and 87,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,098.47, 280,451.68 and 87,176.27 is: 130,673.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,098.47 : 280,451.68 = 87,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,098.47/280,451.68 = 87,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,098.47x = 280,451.68 × 87,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,098.47x = 24,448,731,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448,731,377.63/187,098.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,673.07

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