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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,264.51, 257,050.59 and 114,685.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,264.51, 257,050.59 and 114,685.83 is: 158,269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,264.51 : 257,050.59 = 114,685.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,264.51/257,050.59 = 114,685.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,264.51x = 257,050.59 × 114,685.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,264.51x = 29,480,060,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,480,060,266.14/186,264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,269.87

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