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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,157.26, 258,303.36 and 119,152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,157.26, 258,303.36 and 119,152.51 is: 164,447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,157.26 : 258,303.36 = 119,152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,157.26/258,303.36 = 119,152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,157.26x = 258,303.36 × 119,152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,157.26x = 30,777,493,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,777,493,685.43/187,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,447.23

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