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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,231.20, 280,846.80 and 175,567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,231.20, 280,846.80 and 175,567.20 is: 263,350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,231.20 : 280,846.80 = 175,567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,231.20/280,846.80 = 175,567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,231.20x = 280,846.80 × 175,567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,231.20x = 49,307,486,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,307,486,304.96/187,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,350.80

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