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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,161.72, 258,209.90 and 115,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,161.72, 258,209.90 and 115,417.20 is: 159,230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,161.72 : 258,209.90 = 115,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,161.72/258,209.90 = 115,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,161.72x = 258,209.90 × 115,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,161.72x = 29,801,863,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,801,863,670.28/187,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,230.55

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