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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,628.58, 257,388.99 and 157,698.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,628.58, 257,388.99 and 157,698.68 is: 217,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,628.58 : 257,388.99 = 157,698.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,628.58/257,388.99 = 157,698.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,628.58x = 257,388.99 × 157,698.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,628.58x = 40,589,902,682.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,589,902,682.59/186,628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,490.29

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