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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,336.02, 281,202.09 and 183,105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,336.02, 281,202.09 and 183,105.39 is: 274,851.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,336.02 : 281,202.09 = 183,105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,336.02/281,202.09 = 183,105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,336.02x = 281,202.09 × 183,105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,336.02x = 51,489,618,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,489,618,358.27/187,336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,851.67

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