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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,332.92, 257,135.39 and 108,821.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,332.92, 257,135.39 and 108,821.90 is: 150,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,332.92 : 257,135.39 = 108,821.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,332.92/257,135.39 = 108,821.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,332.92x = 257,135.39 × 108,821.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,332.92x = 27,981,961,697.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,981,961,697.04/186,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,171.86

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