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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,225.20, 280,837.80 and 153,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,225.20, 280,837.80 and 153,982.80 is: 230,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,225.20 : 280,837.80 = 153,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,225.20/280,837.80 = 153,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,225.20x = 280,837.80 × 153,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,225.20x = 43,244,190,789.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,190,789.84/187,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,974.20

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