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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,111.27, 278,917.83 and 91,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,111.27, 278,917.83 and 91,196.28 is: 136,672.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,111.27 : 278,917.83 = 91,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,111.27/278,917.83 = 91,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,111.27x = 278,917.83 × 91,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,111.27x = 25,436,268,521.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,436,268,521.67/186,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,672.37

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