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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,227.02, 258,508.60 and 115,705.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,227.02, 258,508.60 and 115,705.10 is: 159,756.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,227.02 : 258,508.60 = 115,705.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,227.02/258,508.60 = 115,705.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,227.02x = 258,508.60 × 115,705.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,227.02x = 29,910,763,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,910,763,413.86/187,227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,756.66

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