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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,423.20, 281,156.66 and 187,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,423.20, 281,156.66 and 187,423.20 is: 281,156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,423.20 : 281,156.66 = 187,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,423.20/281,156.66 = 187,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,423.20x = 281,156.66 × 187,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,423.20x = 52,695,280,918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,695,280,918.51/187,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,156.66

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