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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,111.01, 258,139.89 and 115,366.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,111.01, 258,139.89 and 115,366.47 is: 159,160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,111.01 : 258,139.89 = 115,366.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,111.01/258,139.89 = 115,366.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,111.01x = 258,139.89 × 115,366.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,111.01x = 29,780,687,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,780,687,875.49/187,111.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,160.54

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