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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,051.40, 280,577.10 and 187,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,051.40, 280,577.10 and 187,051.40 is: 280,577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,051.40 : 280,577.10 = 187,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,051.40/280,577.10 = 187,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,051.40x = 280,577.10 × 187,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,051.40x = 52,482,339,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,482,339,362.94/187,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,577.10

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