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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,353.12, 258,720.72 and 120,402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,353.12, 258,720.72 and 120,402.72 is: 166,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,353.12 : 258,720.72 = 120,402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,353.12/258,720.72 = 120,402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,353.12x = 258,720.72 × 120,402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,353.12x = 31,150,678,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150,678,408.36/187,353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,267.20

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