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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,392.80, 279,312.72 and 136,902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,392.80, 279,312.72 and 136,902.88 is: 205,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,392.80 : 279,312.72 = 136,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,392.80/279,312.72 = 136,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,392.80x = 279,312.72 × 136,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,392.80x = 38,238,715,788.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238,715,788.63/186,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,151.25

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