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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,413.20, 281,184.60 and 180,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,413.20, 281,184.60 and 180,933.20 is: 271,462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,413.20 : 281,184.60 = 180,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,413.20/281,184.60 = 180,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,413.20x = 281,184.60 × 180,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,413.20x = 50,875,629,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,875,629,468.72/187,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,462.36

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