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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,072.40, 280,608.60 and 187,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,072.40, 280,608.60 and 187,072.40 is: 280,608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,072.40 : 280,608.60 = 187,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,072.40/280,608.60 = 187,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,072.40x = 280,608.60 × 187,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,072.40x = 52,494,124,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,494,124,262.64/187,072.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,608.60

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