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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,807.20, 283,210.80 and 180,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,807.20, 283,210.80 and 180,717.60 is: 271,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,807.20 : 283,210.80 = 180,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,807.20/283,210.80 = 180,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,807.20x = 283,210.80 × 180,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,807.20x = 51,181,176,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,181,176,070.08/188,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,076.40

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