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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,977.16, 280,242.72 and 107,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,977.16, 280,242.72 and 107,924.40 is: 161,757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,977.16 : 280,242.72 = 107,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,977.16/280,242.72 = 107,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,977.16x = 280,242.72 × 107,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,977.16x = 30,245,027,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,245,027,410.37/186,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,757.87

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