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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,468.40, 281,858.70 and 183,531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,468.40, 281,858.70 and 183,531.80 is: 275,940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,468.40 : 281,858.70 = 183,531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,468.40/281,858.70 = 183,531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,468.40x = 281,858.70 × 183,531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,468.40x = 51,730,034,556.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,730,034,556.66/187,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,940.02

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