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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,409.50, 257,269.41 and 110,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,409.50, 257,269.41 and 110,958 is: 153,136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,409.50 : 257,269.41 = 110,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,409.50/257,269.41 = 110,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,409.50x = 257,269.41 × 110,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,409.50x = 28,546,099,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,546,099,194.78/186,409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,136.50

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