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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,363.72, 256,891.50 and 156,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,363.72, 256,891.50 and 156,095.64 is: 215,168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,363.72 : 256,891.50 = 156,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,363.72/256,891.50 = 156,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,363.72x = 256,891.50 × 156,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,363.72x = 40,099,643,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,099,643,103.06/186,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,168.72

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