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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,498.46, 258,503.59 and 119,490.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,498.46, 258,503.59 and 119,490.62 is: 164,741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,498.46 : 258,503.59 = 119,490.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,498.46/258,503.59 = 119,490.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,498.46x = 258,503.59 × 119,490.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,498.46x = 30,888,754,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888,754,241.33/187,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,741.38

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