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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,704.73, 258,824.97 and 119,613.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,704.73, 258,824.97 and 119,613.85 is: 164,934.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,704.73 : 258,824.97 = 119,613.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,704.73/258,824.97 = 119,613.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,704.73x = 258,824.97 × 119,613.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,704.73x = 30,959,050,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,959,050,539.77/187,704.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,934.84

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