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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,357.69, 257,108.01 and 121,864.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,357.69, 257,108.01 and 121,864.68 is: 168,130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,357.69 : 257,108.01 = 121,864.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,357.69/257,108.01 = 121,864.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,357.69x = 257,108.01 × 121,864.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,357.69x = 31,332,385,364.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,332,385,364.09/186,357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,130.36

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