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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,055.24, 258,093.94 and 111,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,055.24, 258,093.94 and 111,589 is: 153,967.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,055.24 : 258,093.94 = 111,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,055.24/258,093.94 = 111,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,055.24x = 258,093.94 × 111,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,055.24x = 28,800,444,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,800,444,670.66/187,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,967.59

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