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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,721.63, 257,629.74 and 110,242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,721.63, 257,629.74 and 110,242.51 is: 152,107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,721.63 : 257,629.74 = 110,242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,721.63/257,629.74 = 110,242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,721.63x = 257,629.74 × 110,242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,721.63x = 28,401,749,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401,749,188.25/186,721.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,107.44

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