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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,425.35, 258,377.96 and 133,616.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,425.35, 258,377.96 and 133,616.95 is: 184,199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,425.35 : 258,377.96 = 133,616.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,425.35/258,377.96 = 133,616.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,425.35x = 258,377.96 × 133,616.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,425.35x = 34,523,674,597.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,523,674,597.32/187,425.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,199.60

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