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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,155.39, 280,702.94 and 52,222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,155.39, 280,702.94 and 52,222.95 is: 78,326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,155.39 : 280,702.94 = 52,222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,155.39/280,702.94 = 52,222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,155.39x = 280,702.94 × 52,222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,155.39x = 14,659,135,339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,659,135,339.36/187,155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,326.01

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