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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,112.01, 258,141.27 and 115,367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,112.01, 258,141.27 and 115,367.47 is: 159,161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,112.01 : 258,141.27 = 115,367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,112.01/258,141.27 = 115,367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,112.01x = 258,141.27 × 115,367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,112.01x = 29,781,105,222.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,781,105,222.49/187,112.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,161.91

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