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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,144.80, 280,279.80 and 183,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,144.80, 280,279.80 and 183,386.40 is: 274,650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,144.80 : 280,279.80 = 183,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,144.80/280,279.80 = 183,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,144.80x = 280,279.80 × 183,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,144.80x = 51,399,503,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,399,503,514.72/187,144.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,650.98

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