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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,460.11, 258,425.80 and 133,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,460.11, 258,425.80 and 133,651.68 is: 184,247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,460.11 : 258,425.80 = 133,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,460.11/258,425.80 = 133,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,460.11x = 258,425.80 × 133,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,460.11x = 34,539,042,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,539,042,325.34/187,460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,247.42

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