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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,785.70, 280,178.55 and 134,297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,785.70, 280,178.55 and 134,297.70 is: 201,446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,785.70 : 280,178.55 = 134,297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,785.70/280,178.55 = 134,297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,785.70x = 280,178.55 × 134,297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,785.70x = 37,627,334,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,627,334,854.34/186,785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,446.55

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