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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,984.14, 280,578.27 and 108,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,984.14, 280,578.27 and 108,252.14 is: 162,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,984.14 : 280,578.27 = 108,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,984.14/280,578.27 = 108,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,984.14x = 280,578.27 × 108,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,984.14x = 30,373,198,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,373,198,165.00/186,984.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,437.30

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