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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,364.80, 281,047.20 and 184,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,364.80, 281,047.20 and 184,254.40 is: 276,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,364.80 : 281,047.20 = 184,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,364.80/281,047.20 = 184,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,364.80x = 281,047.20 × 184,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,364.80x = 51,784,183,207.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,784,183,207.68/187,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,381.60

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