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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,791.80, 280,187.70 and 153,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,791.80, 280,187.70 and 153,986.80 is: 230,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,791.80 : 280,187.70 = 153,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,791.80/280,187.70 = 153,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,791.80x = 280,187.70 × 153,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,791.80x = 43,145,207,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,145,207,322.36/186,791.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,980.20

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