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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,282.78, 313,814.94 and 187,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,282.78, 313,814.94 and 187,844.16 is: 280,328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,282.78 : 313,814.94 = 187,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,282.78/313,814.94 = 187,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,282.78x = 313,814.94 × 187,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,282.78x = 58,948,303,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,948,303,799.75/210,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,328.73

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