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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,941.67, 259,108.58 and 149,307.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,941.67, 259,108.58 and 149,307.67 is: 205,845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,941.67 : 259,108.58 = 149,307.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,941.67/259,108.58 = 149,307.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,941.67x = 259,108.58 × 149,307.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,941.67x = 38,686,898,082.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,686,898,082.31/187,941.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,845.24

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