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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,228.80, 280,834.56 and 46,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,228.80, 280,834.56 and 46,984.32 is: 70,474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,228.80 : 280,834.56 = 46,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,228.80/280,834.56 = 46,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,228.80x = 280,834.56 × 46,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,228.80x = 13,194,820,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194,820,834.10/187,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,474.31

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