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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,788.80, 280,183.20 and 153,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,788.80, 280,183.20 and 153,983.80 is: 230,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,788.80 : 280,183.20 = 153,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,788.80/280,183.20 = 153,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,788.80x = 280,183.20 × 153,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,788.80x = 43,143,673,832.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,143,673,832.16/186,788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,975.70

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