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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,483.25, 258,457.73 and 133,674.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,483.25, 258,457.73 and 133,674.86 is: 184,279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,483.25 : 258,457.73 = 133,674.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,483.25/258,457.73 = 133,674.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,483.25x = 258,457.73 × 133,674.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,483.25x = 34,549,300,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,549,300,851.44/187,483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,279.40

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