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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,327.84, 280,695.84 and 152,095.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,327.84, 280,695.84 and 152,095.36 is: 227,902.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,327.84 : 280,695.84 = 152,095.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,327.84/280,695.84 = 152,095.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,327.84x = 280,695.84 × 152,095.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,327.84x = 42,692,534,835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,692,534,835.30/187,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,902.78

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