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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,310.40, 280,965.60 and 185,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,310.40, 280,965.60 and 185,998.20 is: 278,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,310.40 : 280,965.60 = 185,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,310.40/280,965.60 = 185,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,310.40x = 280,965.60 × 185,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,310.40x = 52,259,095,861.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,259,095,861.92/187,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,997.30

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