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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,066.67, 258,236.97 and 119,176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,066.67, 258,236.97 and 119,176.73 is: 164,518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,066.67 : 258,236.97 = 119,176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,066.67/258,236.97 = 119,176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,066.67x = 258,236.97 × 119,176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,066.67x = 30,775,837,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,775,837,649.71/187,066.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,518.02

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