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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,858.26, 280,335.38 and 53,748.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,858.26, 280,335.38 and 53,748.94 is: 80,637.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,858.26 : 280,335.38 = 53,748.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,858.26/280,335.38 = 53,748.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,858.26x = 280,335.38 × 53,748.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,858.26x = 15,067,729,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,067,729,519.50/186,858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,637.21

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