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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,586.92, 258,229.98 and 182,109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,586.92, 258,229.98 and 182,109.78 is: 252,033.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,586.92 : 258,229.98 = 182,109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,586.92/258,229.98 = 182,109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,586.92x = 258,229.98 × 182,109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,586.92x = 47,026,204,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,026,204,847.20/186,586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,033.77

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