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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,894.84, 257,886.99 and 105,211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,894.84, 257,886.99 and 105,211.31 is: 145,175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,894.84 : 257,886.99 = 105,211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,894.84/257,886.99 = 105,211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,894.84x = 257,886.99 × 105,211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,894.84x = 27,132,626,760.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,132,626,760.42/186,894.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,175.90

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