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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,269.76, 257,038.56 and 110,804.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,269.76, 257,038.56 and 110,804.16 is: 152,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,269.76 : 257,038.56 = 110,804.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,269.76/257,038.56 = 110,804.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,269.76x = 257,038.56 × 110,804.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,269.76x = 28,480,941,728.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,480,941,728.41/186,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,901.59

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