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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,223.40, 280,835.10 and 183,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,223.40, 280,835.10 and 183,724.20 is: 275,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,223.40 : 280,835.10 = 183,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,223.40/280,835.10 = 183,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,223.40x = 280,835.10 × 183,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,223.40x = 51,596,204,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,596,204,079.42/187,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,586.30

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