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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,812.20, 283,218.30 and 180,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,812.20, 283,218.30 and 180,722.60 is: 271,083.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,812.20 : 283,218.30 = 180,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,812.20/283,218.30 = 180,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,812.20x = 283,218.30 × 180,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,812.20x = 51,183,947,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,183,947,543.58/188,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,083.90

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