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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,233.80, 281,433.90 and 183,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,233.80, 281,433.90 and 183,734.60 is: 276,174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,233.80 : 281,433.90 = 183,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,233.80/281,433.90 = 183,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,233.80x = 281,433.90 × 183,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,233.80x = 51,709,145,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,709,145,042.94/187,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,174.20

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