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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,339.80, 281,009.70 and 184,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,339.80, 281,009.70 and 184,229.40 is: 276,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,339.80 : 281,009.70 = 184,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,339.80/281,009.70 = 184,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,339.80x = 281,009.70 × 184,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,339.80x = 51,770,248,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,770,248,425.18/187,339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,344.10

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