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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,773.13, 257,377.01 and 132,907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,773.13, 257,377.01 and 132,907.23 is: 183,148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,773.13 : 257,377.01 = 132,907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,773.13/257,377.01 = 132,907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,773.13x = 257,377.01 × 132,907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,773.13x = 34,207,264,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,207,264,800.25/186,773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,148.75

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