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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,220.20, 280,830.30 and 104,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,220.20, 280,830.30 and 104,114.20 is: 156,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,220.20 : 280,830.30 = 104,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,220.20/280,830.30 = 104,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,220.20x = 280,830.30 × 104,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,220.20x = 29,238,422,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,238,422,020.26/187,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,171.30

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