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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,712.20, 280,068.30 and 186,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,712.20, 280,068.30 and 186,712.20 is: 280,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,712.20 : 280,068.30 = 186,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,712.20/280,068.30 = 186,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,712.20x = 280,068.30 × 186,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,712.20x = 52,292,168,443.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,292,168,443.26/186,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,068.30

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