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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,316.70, 280,975.05 and 187,316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,316.70, 280,975.05 and 187,316.70 is: 280,975.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,316.70 : 280,975.05 = 187,316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,316.70/280,975.05 = 187,316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,316.70x = 280,975.05 × 187,316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,316.70x = 52,631,319,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,631,319,148.34/187,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,975.05

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