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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,346.44, 280,822.80 and 116,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,346.44, 280,822.80 and 116,268.92 is: 174,281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,346.44 : 280,822.80 = 116,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,346.44/280,822.80 = 116,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,346.44x = 280,822.80 × 116,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,346.44x = 32,650,963,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,650,963,667.38/187,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,281.21

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