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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,330.80, 280,996.20 and 184,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,330.80, 280,996.20 and 184,220.40 is: 276,330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,330.80 : 280,996.20 = 184,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,330.80/280,996.20 = 184,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,330.80x = 280,996.20 × 184,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,330.80x = 51,765,232,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,765,232,362.48/187,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,330.60

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