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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,061.61, 258,128.28 and 115,464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,061.61, 258,128.28 and 115,464.69 is: 159,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,061.61 : 258,128.28 = 115,464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,061.61/258,128.28 = 115,464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,061.61x = 258,128.28 × 115,464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,061.61x = 29,804,701,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,804,701,830.43/187,061.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,330.94

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