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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,246.20, 280,869.30 and 127,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,246.20, 280,869.30 and 127,111.80 is: 190,667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,246.20 : 280,869.30 = 127,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,246.20/280,869.30 = 127,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,246.20x = 280,869.30 × 127,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,246.20x = 35,701,802,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,701,802,287.74/187,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,667.70

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