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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,092.81, 258,273.18 and 119,202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,092.81, 258,273.18 and 119,202.86 is: 164,554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,092.81 : 258,273.18 = 119,202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,092.81/258,273.18 = 119,202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,092.81x = 258,273.18 × 119,202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,092.81x = 30,786,900,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,786,900,425.93/187,092.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,554.16

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