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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,125.15, 280,863.90 and 98,442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,125.15, 280,863.90 and 98,442.30 is: 147,756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,125.15 : 280,863.90 = 98,442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,125.15/280,863.90 = 98,442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,125.15x = 280,863.90 × 98,442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,125.15x = 27,648,888,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648,888,302.97/187,125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,756.13

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