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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,266.40, 280,899.60 and 187,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,266.40, 280,899.60 and 187,266.40 is: 280,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,266.40 : 280,899.60 = 187,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,266.40/280,899.60 = 187,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,266.40x = 280,899.60 × 187,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,266.40x = 52,603,056,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,603,056,853.44/187,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,899.60

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