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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,150.13, 280,695.06 and 52,217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,150.13, 280,695.06 and 52,217.69 is: 78,318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,150.13 : 280,695.06 = 52,217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,150.13/280,695.06 = 52,217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,150.13x = 280,695.06 × 52,217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,150.13x = 14,657,246,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657,246,224.14/187,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,318.12

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