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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,871.60, 280,307.40 and 182,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,871.60, 280,307.40 and 182,497.60 is: 273,746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,871.60 : 280,307.40 = 182,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,871.60/280,307.40 = 182,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,871.60x = 280,307.40 × 182,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,871.60x = 51,155,427,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,155,427,762.24/186,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,746.40

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