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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,806.73, 280,292.31 and 98,038.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,806.73, 280,292.31 and 98,038.83 is: 147,101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,806.73 : 280,292.31 = 98,038.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,806.73/280,292.31 = 98,038.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,806.73x = 280,292.31 × 98,038.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,806.73x = 27,479,530,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479,530,130.40/186,806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,101.39

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