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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,215.20, 280,822.80 and 175,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,215.20, 280,822.80 and 175,551.20 is: 263,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,215.20 : 280,822.80 = 175,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,215.20/280,822.80 = 175,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,215.20x = 280,822.80 × 175,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,215.20x = 49,298,779,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,298,779,527.36/187,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,326.80

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