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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,376.83, 258,612.68 and 181,148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,376.83, 258,612.68 and 181,148.87 is: 250,017.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,376.83 : 258,612.68 = 181,148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,376.83/258,612.68 = 181,148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,376.83x = 258,612.68 × 181,148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,376.83x = 46,847,395,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,847,395,849.08/187,376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,017.02

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