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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,225.40, 280,838.10 and 183,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,225.40, 280,838.10 and 183,726.20 is: 275,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,225.40 : 280,838.10 = 183,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,225.40/280,838.10 = 183,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,225.40x = 280,838.10 × 183,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,225.40x = 51,597,316,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,597,316,928.22/187,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,589.30

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