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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,867.80, 280,301.70 and 154,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,867.80, 280,301.70 and 154,062.80 is: 231,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,867.80 : 280,301.70 = 154,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,867.80/280,301.70 = 154,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,867.80x = 280,301.70 × 154,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,867.80x = 43,184,064,746.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184,064,746.76/186,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,094.20

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