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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,377.83, 258,614.06 and 181,149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,377.83, 258,614.06 and 181,149.87 is: 250,018.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,377.83 : 258,614.06 = 181,149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,377.83/258,614.06 = 181,149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,377.83x = 258,614.06 × 181,149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,377.83x = 46,847,903,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,847,903,349.17/187,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,018.39

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