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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,222.40, 280,833.60 and 183,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,222.40, 280,833.60 and 183,723.20 is: 275,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,222.40 : 280,833.60 = 183,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,222.40/280,833.60 = 183,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,222.40x = 280,833.60 × 183,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,222.40x = 51,595,647,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,595,647,659.52/187,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,584.80

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