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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,737.40, 320,183.70 and 187,471.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,737.40, 320,183.70 and 187,471.80 is: 280,837.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,737.40 : 320,183.70 = 187,471.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,737.40/320,183.70 = 187,471.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,737.40x = 320,183.70 × 187,471.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,737.40x = 60,025,414,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,025,414,569.66/213,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,837.21

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