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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,996.67, 256,219.85 and 134,859.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,996.67, 256,219.85 and 134,859.15 is: 185,775.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,996.67 : 256,219.85 = 134,859.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,996.67/256,219.85 = 134,859.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,996.67x = 256,219.85 × 134,859.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,996.67x = 34,553,590,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,553,590,509.83/185,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,775.32

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