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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,215.70, 280,823.55 and 184,450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,215.70, 280,823.55 and 184,450.90 is: 276,676.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,215.70 : 280,823.55 = 184,450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,215.70/280,823.55 = 184,450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,215.70x = 280,823.55 × 184,450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,215.70x = 51,798,156,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,798,156,538.70/187,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,676.35

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