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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,211.70, 280,817.55 and 153,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,211.70, 280,817.55 and 153,969.30 is: 230,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,211.70 : 280,817.55 = 153,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,211.70/280,817.55 = 153,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,211.70x = 280,817.55 × 153,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,211.70x = 43,237,281,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,237,281,601.22/187,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,953.95

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