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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,214.80, 280,822.20 and 186,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,214.80, 280,822.20 and 186,048.40 is: 279,072.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,214.80 : 280,822.20 = 186,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,214.80/280,822.20 = 186,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,214.80x = 280,822.20 × 186,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,214.80x = 52,246,520,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,246,520,994.48/187,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,072.60

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