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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,834.61, 259,245.05 and 142,436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,834.61, 259,245.05 and 142,436.05 is: 196,586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,834.61 : 259,245.05 = 142,436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,834.61/259,245.05 = 142,436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,834.61x = 259,245.05 × 142,436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,834.61x = 36,925,840,904.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,925,840,904.05/187,834.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,586.99

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