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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,701.80, 413,552.70 and 187,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,701.80, 413,552.70 and 187,228.20 is: 280,842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,701.80 : 413,552.70 = 187,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,701.80/413,552.70 = 187,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,701.80x = 413,552.70 × 187,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,701.80x = 77,428,727,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,428,727,626.14/275,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,842.30

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