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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,343.81, 257,231.72 and 141,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,343.81, 257,231.72 and 141,034.44 is: 194,686.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,343.81 : 257,231.72 = 141,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,343.81/257,231.72 = 141,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,343.81x = 257,231.72 × 141,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,343.81x = 36,278,531,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,278,531,580.44/186,343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,686.00

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