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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,751.80, 280,127.70 and 153,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,751.80, 280,127.70 and 153,946.80 is: 230,920.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,751.80 : 280,127.70 = 153,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,751.80/280,127.70 = 153,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,751.80x = 280,127.70 × 153,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,751.80x = 43,124,763,006.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,124,763,006.36/186,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,920.20

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