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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,772.23, 280,240.70 and 98,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,772.23, 280,240.70 and 98,004.33 is: 147,049.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,772.23 : 280,240.70 = 98,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,772.23/280,240.70 = 98,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,772.23x = 280,240.70 × 98,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,772.23x = 27,464,801,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,464,801,552.21/186,772.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,049.71

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