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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,107.24, 258,134.71 and 115,362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,107.24, 258,134.71 and 115,362.71 is: 159,155.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,107.24 : 258,134.71 = 115,362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,107.24/258,134.71 = 115,362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,107.24x = 258,134.71 × 115,362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,107.24x = 29,779,119,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,779,119,690.66/187,107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,155.36

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