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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,117.80, 280,676.70 and 187,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,117.80, 280,676.70 and 187,117.80 is: 280,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,117.80 : 280,676.70 = 187,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,117.80/280,676.70 = 187,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,117.80x = 280,676.70 × 187,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,117.80x = 52,519,606,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519,606,615.26/187,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,676.70

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