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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,459.11, 258,424.43 and 133,650.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,459.11, 258,424.43 and 133,650.68 is: 184,246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,459.11 : 258,424.43 = 133,650.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,459.11/258,424.43 = 133,650.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,459.11x = 258,424.43 × 133,650.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,459.11x = 34,538,598,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,538,598,837.74/187,459.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,246.04

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