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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,423.54, 257,282.37 and 114,845.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,423.54, 257,282.37 and 114,845.46 is: 158,497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,423.54 : 257,282.37 = 114,845.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,423.54/257,282.37 = 114,845.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,423.54x = 257,282.37 × 114,845.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,423.54x = 29,547,712,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,547,712,132.54/186,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,497.75

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