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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,136.80, 280,705.20 and 187,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,136.80, 280,705.20 and 187,136.80 is: 280,705.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,136.80 : 280,705.20 = 187,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,136.80/280,705.20 = 187,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,136.80x = 280,705.20 × 187,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,136.80x = 52,530,272,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,530,272,871.36/187,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,705.20

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