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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,316.30, 280,974.45 and 184,205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,316.30, 280,974.45 and 184,205.90 is: 276,308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,316.30 : 280,974.45 = 184,205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,316.30/280,974.45 = 184,205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,316.30x = 280,974.45 × 184,205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,316.30x = 51,757,151,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,757,151,439.26/187,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,308.85

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