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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,049.22, 258,035.44 and 110,531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,049.22, 258,035.44 and 110,531.30 is: 152,478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,049.22 : 258,035.44 = 110,531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,049.22/258,035.44 = 110,531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,049.22x = 258,035.44 × 110,531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,049.22x = 28,520,992,629.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,520,992,629.27/187,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,478.54

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