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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,266.30, 280,899.45 and 82,290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,266.30, 280,899.45 and 82,290.30 is: 123,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,266.30 : 280,899.45 = 82,290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,266.30/280,899.45 = 82,290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,266.30x = 280,899.45 × 82,290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,266.30x = 23,115,300,010.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,115,300,010.34/187,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,435.45

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