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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,314.40, 280,971.60 and 186,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,314.40, 280,971.60 and 186,002.20 is: 279,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,314.40 : 280,971.60 = 186,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,314.40/280,971.60 = 186,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,314.40x = 280,971.60 × 186,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,314.40x = 52,261,335,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,261,335,737.52/187,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,003.30

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