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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,117.30, 258,148.51 and 115,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,117.30, 258,148.51 and 115,372.72 is: 159,169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,117.30 : 258,148.51 = 115,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,117.30/258,148.51 = 115,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,117.30x = 258,148.51 × 115,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,117.30x = 29,783,295,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,783,295,762.65/187,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,169.12

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