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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,055.70, 279,223.97 and 136,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,055.70, 279,223.97 and 136,264.88 is: 204,500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,055.70 : 279,223.97 = 136,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,055.70/279,223.97 = 136,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,055.70x = 279,223.97 × 136,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,055.70x = 38,048,418,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,418,687.73/186,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,500.16

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