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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,973.40, 256,766.87 and 142,876.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,973.40, 256,766.87 and 142,876.13 is: 197,264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,973.40 : 256,766.87 = 142,876.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,973.40/256,766.87 = 142,876.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,973.40x = 256,766.87 × 142,876.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,973.40x = 36,685,856,697.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,685,856,697.81/185,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,264.00

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