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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,950.01, 257,996.70 and 106,389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,950.01, 257,996.70 and 106,389.14 is: 146,820.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,950.01 : 257,996.70 = 106,389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,950.01/257,996.70 = 106,389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,950.01x = 257,996.70 × 106,389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,950.01x = 27,448,045,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,448,045,745.85/186,950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,820.24

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