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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,295.24, 280,586.52 and 111,232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,295.24, 280,586.52 and 111,232.58 is: 166,637.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,295.24 : 280,586.52 = 111,232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,295.24/280,586.52 = 111,232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,295.24x = 280,586.52 × 111,232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,295.24x = 31,210,362,532.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,210,362,532.82/187,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,637.24

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