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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,224.94, 280,907.57 and 97,211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,224.94, 280,907.57 and 97,211.46 is: 145,853.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,224.94 : 280,907.57 = 97,211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,224.94/280,907.57 = 97,211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,224.94x = 280,907.57 × 97,211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,224.94x = 27,307,436,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,307,436,301.18/187,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,853.62

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