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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,871.36, 283,307.19 and 180,671.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,871.36, 283,307.19 and 180,671.46 is: 271,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,871.36 : 283,307.19 = 180,671.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,871.36/283,307.19 = 180,671.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,871.36x = 283,307.19 × 180,671.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,871.36x = 51,185,523,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,185,523,645.80/188,871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,007.33

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