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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,160.96, 258,263.60 and 114,584.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,160.96, 258,263.60 and 114,584.31 is: 158,115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,160.96 : 258,263.60 = 114,584.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,160.96/258,263.60 = 114,584.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,160.96x = 258,263.60 × 114,584.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,160.96x = 29,592,955,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,592,955,112.80/187,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,115.00

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