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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,719.58, 280,078.88 and 80,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,719.58, 280,078.88 and 80,034.35 is: 120,051.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,719.58 : 280,078.88 = 80,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,719.58/280,078.88 = 80,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,719.58x = 280,078.88 × 80,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,719.58x = 22,415,929,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415,929,308.96/186,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,051.31

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