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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,233.30, 281,433.15 and 183,734.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,233.30, 281,433.15 and 183,734.10 is: 276,173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,233.30 : 281,433.15 = 183,734.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,233.30/281,433.15 = 183,734.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,233.30x = 281,433.15 × 183,734.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,233.30x = 51,708,866,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,708,866,525.42/187,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,173.45

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