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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,464.30, 281,196.45 and 187,464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,464.30, 281,196.45 and 187,464.30 is: 281,196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,464.30 : 281,196.45 = 187,464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,464.30/281,196.45 = 187,464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,464.30x = 281,196.45 × 187,464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,464.30x = 52,714,295,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,714,295,661.74/187,464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,196.45

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