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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,220.20, 280,830.30 and 153,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,220.20, 280,830.30 and 153,977.80 is: 230,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,220.20 : 280,830.30 = 153,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,220.20/280,830.30 = 153,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,220.20x = 280,830.30 × 153,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,220.20x = 43,241,631,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,241,631,767.34/187,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,966.70

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