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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,221.80, 280,832.70 and 186,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,221.80, 280,832.70 and 186,055.40 is: 279,083.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,221.80 : 280,832.70 = 186,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,221.80/280,832.70 = 186,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,221.80x = 280,832.70 × 186,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,221.80x = 52,250,440,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250,440,331.58/187,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,083.10

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