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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,406.41, 280,847.17 and 98,526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,406.41, 280,847.17 and 98,526.73 is: 147,652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,406.41 : 280,847.17 = 98,526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,406.41/280,847.17 = 98,526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,406.41x = 280,847.17 × 98,526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,406.41x = 27,670,953,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,670,953,289.85/187,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,652.12

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