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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,262.59, 258,248.66 and 119,208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,262.59, 258,248.66 and 119,208.62 is: 164,397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,262.59 : 258,248.66 = 119,208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,262.59/258,248.66 = 119,208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,262.59x = 258,248.66 × 119,208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,262.59x = 30,785,465,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,785,465,382.23/187,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,397.31

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