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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,257.20, 280,885.80 and 145,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,257.20, 280,885.80 and 145,266.80 is: 217,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,257.20 : 280,885.80 = 145,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,257.20/280,885.80 = 145,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,257.20x = 280,885.80 × 145,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,257.20x = 40,803,381,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,803,381,331.44/187,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,900.20

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