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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,222.55, 280,833.83 and 82,246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,222.55, 280,833.83 and 82,246.55 is: 123,369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,222.55 : 280,833.83 = 82,246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,222.55/280,833.83 = 82,246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,222.55x = 280,833.83 × 82,246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,222.55x = 23,097,613,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,097,613,229.55/187,222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,369.83

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