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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,305.72, 280,713.86 and 153,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,305.72, 280,713.86 and 153,754.88 is: 231,668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,305.72 : 280,713.86 = 153,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,305.72/280,713.86 = 153,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,305.72x = 280,713.86 × 153,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,305.72x = 43,161,125,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161,125,858.64/186,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,668.28

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