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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,273.54, 258,552.76 and 121,924.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,273.54, 258,552.76 and 121,924.97 is: 168,331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,273.54 : 258,552.76 = 121,924.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,273.54/258,552.76 = 121,924.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,273.54x = 258,552.76 × 121,924.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,273.54x = 31,524,037,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,524,037,834.20/187,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,331.51

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