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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,113.51, 258,143.34 and 115,368.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,113.51, 258,143.34 and 115,368.97 is: 159,163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,113.51 : 258,143.34 = 115,368.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,113.51/258,143.34 = 115,368.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,113.51x = 258,143.34 × 115,368.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,113.51x = 29,781,731,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,781,731,248.16/187,113.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,163.98

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