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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,852.29, 257,740.92 and 133,154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,852.29, 257,740.92 and 133,154.55 is: 183,671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,852.29 : 257,740.92 = 133,154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,852.29/257,740.92 = 133,154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,852.29x = 257,740.92 × 133,154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,852.29x = 34,319,376,219.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,319,376,219.19/186,852.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,671.16

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