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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,301.40, 280,952.10 and 185,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,301.40, 280,952.10 and 185,551.80 is: 278,327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,301.40 : 280,952.10 = 185,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,301.40/280,952.10 = 185,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,301.40x = 280,952.10 × 185,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,301.40x = 52,131,167,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,131,167,868.78/187,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,327.70

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