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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,014.67, 256,244.70 and 134,877.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,014.67, 256,244.70 and 134,877.15 is: 185,800.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,014.67 : 256,244.70 = 134,877.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,014.67/256,244.70 = 134,877.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,014.67x = 256,244.70 × 134,877.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,014.67x = 34,561,554,838.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,561,554,838.61/186,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,800.16

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