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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,364.72, 256,892.88 and 156,096.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,364.72, 256,892.88 and 156,096.64 is: 215,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,364.72 : 256,892.88 = 156,096.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,364.72/256,892.88 = 156,096.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,364.72x = 256,892.88 × 156,096.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,364.72x = 40,100,115,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,100,115,407.92/186,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,170.10

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