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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,051.98, 258,404.94 and 161,857.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,051.98, 258,404.94 and 161,857.74 is: 223,600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,051.98 : 258,404.94 = 161,857.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,051.98/258,404.94 = 161,857.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,051.98x = 258,404.94 × 161,857.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,051.98x = 41,824,839,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,824,839,593.24/187,051.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,600.09

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