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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,437.76, 257,283.72 and 101,554.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,437.76, 257,283.72 and 101,554.62 is: 140,145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,437.76 : 257,283.72 = 101,554.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,437.76/257,283.72 = 101,554.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,437.76x = 257,283.72 × 101,554.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,437.76x = 26,128,350,416.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,128,350,416.79/186,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,145.16

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