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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,416.20, 281,189.10 and 180,936.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,416.20, 281,189.10 and 180,936.20 is: 271,466.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,416.20 : 281,189.10 = 180,936.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,416.20/281,189.10 = 180,936.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,416.20x = 281,189.10 × 180,936.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,416.20x = 50,877,287,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,877,287,235.42/187,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,466.86

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