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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,861.87, 388,987.40 and 186,200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,861.87, 388,987.40 and 186,200.87 is: 256,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,861.87 : 388,987.40 = 186,200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,861.87/388,987.40 = 186,200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,861.87x = 388,987.40 × 186,200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,861.87x = 72,429,791,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,429,791,368.03/281,861.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,969.10

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