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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,790.59, 280,184.76 and 86,895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,790.59, 280,184.76 and 86,895.72 is: 130,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,790.59 : 280,184.76 = 86,895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,790.59/280,184.76 = 86,895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,790.59x = 280,184.76 × 86,895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,790.59x = 24,346,856,453.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,346,856,453.23/186,790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,343.06

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