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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,546.65, 258,545.34 and 133,738.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,546.65, 258,545.34 and 133,738.35 is: 184,367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,546.65 : 258,545.34 = 133,738.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,546.65/258,545.34 = 133,738.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,546.65x = 258,545.34 × 133,738.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,546.65x = 34,577,427,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,577,427,171.79/187,546.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,367.07

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