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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,175.72, 258,229.22 and 115,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,175.72, 258,229.22 and 115,431.20 is: 159,249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,175.72 : 258,229.22 = 115,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,175.72/258,229.22 = 115,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,175.72x = 258,229.22 × 115,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,175.72x = 29,807,708,739.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,807,708,739.66/187,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,249.87

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