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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,995.61, 280,493.42 and 46,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,995.61, 280,493.42 and 46,754.24 is: 70,131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,995.61 : 280,493.42 = 46,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,995.61/280,493.42 = 46,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,995.61x = 280,493.42 × 46,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,995.61x = 13,114,256,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,114,256,677.10/186,995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,131.36

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