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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,926.96, 259,266.88 and 119,946.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,926.96, 259,266.88 and 119,946.36 is: 165,479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,926.96 : 259,266.88 = 119,946.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,926.96/259,266.88 = 119,946.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,926.96x = 259,266.88 × 119,946.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,926.96x = 31,098,118,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,098,118,524.56/187,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,479.81

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