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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,139.70, 279,209.55 and 115,280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,139.70, 279,209.55 and 115,280.90 is: 172,921.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,139.70 : 279,209.55 = 115,280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,139.70/279,209.55 = 115,280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,139.70x = 279,209.55 × 115,280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,139.70x = 32,187,528,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,187,528,212.60/186,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,921.35

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