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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,001.58, 258,091.04 and 110,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,001.58, 258,091.04 and 110,529.20 is: 152,547.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,001.58 : 258,091.04 = 110,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,001.58/258,091.04 = 110,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,001.58x = 258,091.04 × 110,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,001.58x = 28,526,596,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,526,596,178.37/187,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,547.35

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