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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,203.24, 280,649.34 and 130,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,203.24, 280,649.34 and 130,882.32 is: 196,214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,203.24 : 280,649.34 = 130,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,203.24/280,649.34 = 130,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,203.24x = 280,649.34 × 130,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,203.24x = 36,732,036,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,732,036,725.67/187,203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,214.75

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