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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,221.20, 280,831.80 and 104,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,221.20, 280,831.80 and 104,115.20 is: 156,172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,221.20 : 280,831.80 = 104,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,221.20/280,831.80 = 104,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,221.20x = 280,831.80 × 104,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,221.20x = 29,238,859,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,238,859,023.36/187,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,172.80

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