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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,467.80, 280,764.30 and 183,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,467.80, 280,764.30 and 183,709.40 is: 275,135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,467.80 : 280,764.30 = 183,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,467.80/280,764.30 = 183,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,467.80x = 280,764.30 × 183,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,467.80x = 51,579,041,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,579,041,094.42/187,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,135.47

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