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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,316.14, 256,546.80 and 140,442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,316.14, 256,546.80 and 140,442.42 is: 193,381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,316.14 : 256,546.80 = 140,442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,316.14/256,546.80 = 140,442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,316.14x = 256,546.80 × 140,442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,316.14x = 36,030,053,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,030,053,435.26/186,316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,381.28

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