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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,085.20, 280,627.80 and 187,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,085.20, 280,627.80 and 187,085.20 is: 280,627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,085.20 : 280,627.80 = 187,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,085.20/280,627.80 = 187,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,085.20x = 280,627.80 × 187,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,085.20x = 52,501,308,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,501,308,088.56/187,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,627.80

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