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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,343.15, 281,212.76 and 183,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,343.15, 281,212.76 and 183,112.52 is: 274,862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,343.15 : 281,212.76 = 183,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,343.15/281,212.76 = 183,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,343.15x = 281,212.76 × 183,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,343.15x = 51,493,576,191.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,493,576,191.47/187,343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,862.35

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