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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,844.20, 280,266.30 and 171,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,844.20, 280,266.30 and 171,097.80 is: 256,646.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,844.20 : 280,266.30 = 171,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,844.20/280,266.30 = 171,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,844.20x = 280,266.30 × 171,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,844.20x = 47,952,947,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,952,947,344.14/186,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,646.70

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