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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,045.22, 258,029.91 and 110,527.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,045.22, 258,029.91 and 110,527.29 is: 152,473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,045.22 : 258,029.91 = 110,527.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,045.22/258,029.91 = 110,527.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,045.22x = 258,029.91 × 110,527.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,045.22x = 28,519,347,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,519,347,727.81/187,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,473.01

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