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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,211.20, 280,816.80 and 175,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,211.20, 280,816.80 and 175,547.20 is: 263,320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,211.20 : 280,816.80 = 175,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,211.20/280,816.80 = 175,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,211.20x = 280,816.80 × 175,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,211.20x = 49,296,602,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,296,602,952.96/187,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,320.80

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