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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,339.27, 281,206.95 and 183,108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,339.27, 281,206.95 and 183,108.64 is: 274,856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,339.27 : 281,206.95 = 183,108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,339.27/281,206.95 = 183,108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,339.27x = 281,206.95 × 183,108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,339.27x = 51,491,422,173.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,491,422,173.05/187,339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,856.53

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