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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,064.16, 258,233.52 and 119,174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,064.16, 258,233.52 and 119,174.23 is: 164,514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,064.16 : 258,233.52 = 119,174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,064.16/258,233.52 = 119,174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,064.16x = 258,233.52 × 119,174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,064.16x = 30,774,780,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774,780,906.19/187,064.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,514.58

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