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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,335.79, 258,503.40 and 110,858.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,335.79, 258,503.40 and 110,858.83 is: 152,973.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,335.79 : 258,503.40 = 110,858.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,335.79/258,503.40 = 110,858.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,335.79x = 258,503.40 × 110,858.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,335.79x = 28,657,383,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,657,383,828.76/187,335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,973.35

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