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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,963.15, 256,752.72 and 142,865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,963.15, 256,752.72 and 142,865.88 is: 197,249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,963.15 : 256,752.72 = 142,865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,963.15/256,752.72 = 142,865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,963.15x = 256,752.72 × 142,865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,963.15x = 36,681,203,285.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,681,203,285.19/185,963.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,249.85

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