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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,145.83, 256,970.48 and 114,587.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,145.83, 256,970.48 and 114,587.19 is: 158,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,145.83 : 256,970.48 = 114,587.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,145.83/256,970.48 = 114,587.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,145.83x = 256,970.48 × 114,587.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,145.83x = 29,445,524,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,445,524,643.22/186,145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,185.25

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