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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,828.76, 280,258.89 and 58,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,828.76, 280,258.89 and 58,774.44 is: 88,166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,828.76 : 280,258.89 = 58,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,828.76/280,258.89 = 58,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,828.76x = 280,258.89 × 58,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,828.76x = 16,472,060,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,472,060,145.34/186,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,166.62

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