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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,726.36, 280,214.08 and 96,851.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,726.36, 280,214.08 and 96,851.92 is: 145,342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,726.36 : 280,214.08 = 96,851.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,726.36/280,214.08 = 96,851.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,726.36x = 280,214.08 × 96,851.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,726.36x = 27,139,271,659.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139,271,659.03/186,726.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,342.48

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