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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,436.28, 257,273.21 and 105,853.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,436.28, 257,273.21 and 105,853.23 is: 146,072.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,436.28 : 257,273.21 = 105,853.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,436.28/257,273.21 = 105,853.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,436.28x = 257,273.21 × 105,853.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,436.28x = 27,233,200,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,233,200,535.60/186,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,072.43

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