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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,297.92, 258,250.28 and 151,376.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,297.92, 258,250.28 and 151,376.85 is: 208,721.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,297.92 : 258,250.28 = 151,376.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,297.92/258,250.28 = 151,376.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,297.92x = 258,250.28 × 151,376.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,297.92x = 39,093,113,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,093,113,141.13/187,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,721.56

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