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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,859.12, 388,983.60 and 186,198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,859.12, 388,983.60 and 186,198.12 is: 256,965.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,859.12 : 388,983.60 = 186,198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,859.12/388,983.60 = 186,198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,859.12x = 388,983.60 × 186,198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,859.12x = 72,428,015,030.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,428,015,030.83/281,859.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,965.31

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