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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,180.70, 280,902.26 and 108,186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,180.70, 280,902.26 and 108,186.26 is: 162,355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,180.70 : 280,902.26 = 108,186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,180.70/280,902.26 = 108,186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,180.70x = 280,902.26 × 108,186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,180.70x = 30,389,763,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,389,763,800.90/187,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,355.22

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