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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,160.76, 258,308.19 and 119,156.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,160.76, 258,308.19 and 119,156.01 is: 164,452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,160.76 : 258,308.19 = 119,156.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,160.76/258,308.19 = 119,156.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,160.76x = 258,308.19 × 119,156.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,160.76x = 30,778,973,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,778,973,270.72/187,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,452.06

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