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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,891, 259,425.66 and 120,939.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,891, 259,425.66 and 120,939.64 is: 166,984.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,891 : 259,425.66 = 120,939.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,891/259,425.66 = 120,939.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,891x = 259,425.66 × 120,939.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,891x = 31,374,845,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,374,845,927.16/187,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,984.29

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