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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,626.44, 257,577.57 and 110,140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,626.44, 257,577.57 and 110,140.03 is: 152,012.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,626.44 : 257,577.57 = 110,140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,626.44/257,577.57 = 110,140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,626.44x = 257,577.57 × 110,140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,626.44x = 28,369,601,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,369,601,287.13/186,626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,012.77

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