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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,244.46, 258,338.97 and 110,772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,244.46, 258,338.97 and 110,772.36 is: 152,831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,244.46 : 258,338.97 = 110,772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,244.46/258,338.97 = 110,772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,244.46x = 258,338.97 × 110,772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,244.46x = 28,616,817,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616,817,386.87/187,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,831.32

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