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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,295.04, 258,348.96 and 130,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,295.04, 258,348.96 and 130,685.76 is: 180,263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,295.04 : 258,348.96 = 130,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,295.04/258,348.96 = 130,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,295.04x = 258,348.96 × 130,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,295.04x = 33,762,530,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762,530,182.81/187,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,263.88

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