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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,224.72, 256,995.94 and 105,655.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,224.72, 256,995.94 and 105,655.64 is: 145,808.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,224.72 : 256,995.94 = 105,655.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,224.72/256,995.94 = 105,655.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,224.72x = 256,995.94 × 105,655.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,224.72x = 27,153,070,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,153,070,518.10/186,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,808.09

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