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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,934.26, 256,501.64 and 134,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,934.26, 256,501.64 and 134,834.88 is: 186,008.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,934.26 : 256,501.64 = 134,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,934.26/256,501.64 = 134,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,934.26x = 256,501.64 × 134,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,934.26x = 34,585,367,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,585,367,175.03/185,934.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,008.58

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