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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,976.26, 257,937.60 and 135,909.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,976.26, 257,937.60 and 135,909.84 is: 187,490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,976.26 : 257,937.60 = 135,909.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,976.26/257,937.60 = 135,909.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,976.26x = 257,937.60 × 135,909.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,976.26x = 35,056,257,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,056,257,945.98/186,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,490.42

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