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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,274.04, 258,573.56 and 115,752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,274.04, 258,573.56 and 115,752.12 is: 159,821.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,274.04 : 258,573.56 = 115,752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,274.04/258,573.56 = 115,752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,274.04x = 258,573.56 × 115,752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,274.04x = 29,930,437,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,930,437,745.95/187,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,821.61

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