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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,233.80, 280,850.70 and 186,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,233.80, 280,850.70 and 186,067.40 is: 279,101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,233.80 : 280,850.70 = 186,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,233.80/280,850.70 = 186,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,233.80x = 280,850.70 × 186,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,233.80x = 52,257,159,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,257,159,537.18/187,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,101.10

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