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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,223.70, 280,835.55 and 116,364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,223.70, 280,835.55 and 116,364.90 is: 174,547.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,223.70 : 280,835.55 = 116,364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,223.70/280,835.55 = 116,364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,223.70x = 280,835.55 × 116,364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,223.70x = 32,679,400,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,679,400,692.20/187,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,547.35

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