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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,059.24, 258,059.55 and 114,465.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,059.24, 258,059.55 and 114,465.59 is: 157,912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,059.24 : 258,059.55 = 114,465.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,059.24/258,059.55 = 114,465.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,059.24x = 258,059.55 × 114,465.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,059.24x = 29,538,938,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,538,938,752.56/187,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,912.21

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