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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,407.41, 280,848.67 and 98,527.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,407.41, 280,848.67 and 98,527.73 is: 147,653.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,407.41 : 280,848.67 = 98,527.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,407.41/280,848.67 = 98,527.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,407.41x = 280,848.67 × 98,527.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,407.41x = 27,671,381,928.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,671,381,928.62/187,407.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,653.62

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