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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,996.36, 258,073.66 and 111,544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,996.36, 258,073.66 and 111,544.86 is: 153,943.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,996.36 : 258,073.66 = 111,544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,996.36/258,073.66 = 111,544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,996.36x = 258,073.66 × 111,544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,996.36x = 28,786,791,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,786,791,381.59/186,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,943.05

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