Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,205, 280,807.50 and 55,877
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 187,205, 280,807.50 and 55,877 is: 83,815.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,205 : 280,807.50 = 55,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,205/280,807.50 = 55,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,205x = 280,807.50 × 55,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,205x = 15,690,680,677.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,690,680,677.50/187,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,815.50
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