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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,506.54, 257,301.98 and 129,950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,506.54, 257,301.98 and 129,950.72 is: 179,278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,506.54 : 257,301.98 = 129,950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,506.54/257,301.98 = 129,950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,506.54x = 257,301.98 × 129,950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,506.54x = 33,436,577,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,436,577,558.43/186,506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,278.31

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