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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,004.60, 300,006.90 and 186,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,004.60, 300,006.90 and 186,785.40 is: 280,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,004.60 : 300,006.90 = 186,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,004.60/300,006.90 = 186,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,004.60x = 300,006.90 × 186,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,004.60x = 56,036,908,819.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,036,908,819.26/200,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,178.10

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