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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,975.40, 280,421.79 and 53,825.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,975.40, 280,421.79 and 53,825.98 is: 80,727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,975.40 : 280,421.79 = 53,825.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,975.40/280,421.79 = 53,825.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,975.40x = 280,421.79 × 53,825.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,975.40x = 15,093,977,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,093,977,660.10/186,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,727.08

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