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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,235.96, 257,011.46 and 105,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,235.96, 257,011.46 and 105,666.88 is: 145,823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,235.96 : 257,011.46 = 105,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,235.96/257,011.46 = 105,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,235.96x = 257,011.46 × 105,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,235.96x = 27,157,599,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,157,599,102.44/186,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,823.61

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