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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,394.55, 257,001.86 and 152,277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,394.55, 257,001.86 and 152,277.35 is: 209,960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,394.55 : 257,001.86 = 152,277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,394.55/257,001.86 = 152,277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,394.55x = 257,001.86 × 152,277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,394.55x = 39,135,561,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,135,561,281.56/186,394.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,960.87

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