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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,218.20, 280,827.30 and 82,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,218.20, 280,827.30 and 82,242.20 is: 123,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,218.20 : 280,827.30 = 82,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,218.20/280,827.30 = 82,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,218.20x = 280,827.30 × 82,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,218.20x = 23,095,854,972.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,095,854,972.06/187,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,363.30

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