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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,338.27, 281,205.45 and 183,107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,338.27, 281,205.45 and 183,107.64 is: 274,855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,338.27 : 281,205.45 = 183,107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,338.27/281,205.45 = 183,107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,338.27x = 281,205.45 × 183,107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,338.27x = 51,490,866,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,490,866,304.64/187,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,855.03

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