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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,220.80, 280,914.40 and 98,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,220.80, 280,914.40 and 98,452.80 is: 147,722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,220.80 : 280,914.40 = 98,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,220.80/280,914.40 = 98,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,220.80x = 280,914.40 × 98,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,220.80x = 27,656,809,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656,809,240.32/187,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,722.95

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