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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,321.80, 280,982.70 and 186,155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,321.80, 280,982.70 and 186,155.40 is: 279,233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,321.80 : 280,982.70 = 186,155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,321.80/280,982.70 = 186,155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,321.80x = 280,982.70 × 186,155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,321.80x = 52,306,446,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,306,446,911.58/187,321.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,233.10

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