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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,056.60, 278,863.43 and 129,590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,056.60, 278,863.43 and 129,590.96 is: 194,232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,056.60 : 278,863.43 = 129,590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,056.60/278,863.43 = 129,590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,056.60x = 278,863.43 × 129,590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,056.60x = 36,138,177,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138,177,560.32/186,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,232.18

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