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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,461.54, 258,600.06 and 127,011.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,461.54, 258,600.06 and 127,011.51 is: 175,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,461.54 : 258,600.06 = 127,011.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,461.54/258,600.06 = 127,011.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,461.54x = 258,600.06 × 127,011.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,461.54x = 32,845,184,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,845,184,106.69/187,461.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,210.25

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