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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,565.08, 258,860.46 and 119,584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,565.08, 258,860.46 and 119,584.52 is: 165,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,565.08 : 258,860.46 = 119,584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,565.08/258,860.46 = 119,584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,565.08x = 258,860.46 × 119,584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,565.08x = 30,955,703,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,955,703,856.08/187,565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,039.80

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