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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,466.80, 280,762.80 and 183,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,466.80, 280,762.80 and 183,708.40 is: 275,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,466.80 : 280,762.80 = 183,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,466.80/280,762.80 = 183,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,466.80x = 280,762.80 × 183,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,466.80x = 51,578,484,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,578,484,767.52/187,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,133.97

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