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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,233.19, 258,376.94 and 110,756.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,233.19, 258,376.94 and 110,756.23 is: 152,840.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,233.19 : 258,376.94 = 110,756.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,233.19/258,376.94 = 110,756.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,233.19x = 258,376.94 × 110,756.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,233.19x = 28,616,855,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616,855,008.95/187,233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,840.72

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