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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,270.41, 258,412.89 and 110,792.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,270.41, 258,412.89 and 110,792.37 is: 152,881.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,270.41 : 258,412.89 = 110,792.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,270.41/258,412.89 = 110,792.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,270.41x = 258,412.89 × 110,792.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,270.41x = 28,630,176,521.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630,176,521.65/187,270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,881.48

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