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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,145.12, 258,432.72 and 120,193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,145.12, 258,432.72 and 120,193.76 is: 165,978.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,145.12 : 258,432.72 = 120,193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,145.12/258,432.72 = 120,193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,145.12x = 258,432.72 × 120,193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,145.12x = 31,062,000,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062,000,323.83/187,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,978.15

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