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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,853.80, 280,280.70 and 185,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,853.80, 280,280.70 and 185,687.40 is: 278,531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,853.80 : 280,280.70 = 185,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,853.80/280,280.70 = 185,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,853.80x = 280,280.70 × 185,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,853.80x = 52,044,594,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,044,594,453.18/186,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,531.10

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