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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,263.66, 258,403.59 and 110,785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,263.66, 258,403.59 and 110,785.62 is: 152,872.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,263.66 : 258,403.59 = 110,785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,263.66/258,403.59 = 110,785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,263.66x = 258,403.59 × 110,785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,263.66x = 28,627,401,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,627,401,928.38/187,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,872.17

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