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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,936.70, 256,504.98 and 134,837.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,936.70, 256,504.98 and 134,837.31 is: 186,011.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,936.70 : 256,504.98 = 134,837.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,936.70/256,504.98 = 134,837.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,936.70x = 256,504.98 × 134,837.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,936.70x = 34,586,441,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,586,441,504.80/185,936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,011.91

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