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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,231.40, 280,847.10 and 183,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,231.40, 280,847.10 and 183,732.20 is: 275,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,231.40 : 280,847.10 = 183,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,231.40/280,847.10 = 183,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,231.40x = 280,847.10 × 183,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,231.40x = 51,600,655,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,600,655,546.62/187,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,598.30

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