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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,713.70, 280,068.30 and 131,714.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,713.70, 280,068.30 and 131,714.70 is: 197,570.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,713.70 : 280,068.30 = 131,714.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,713.70/280,068.30 = 131,714.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,713.70x = 280,068.30 × 131,714.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,713.70x = 36,889,112,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,889,112,114.01/186,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,570.46

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