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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,849.35, 280,356.39 and 98,082.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,849.35, 280,356.39 and 98,082.46 is: 147,166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,849.35 : 280,356.39 = 98,082.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,849.35/280,356.39 = 98,082.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,849.35x = 280,356.39 × 98,082.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,849.35x = 27,498,044,758.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,498,044,758.36/186,849.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,166.93

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