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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,362.08, 258,507.60 and 111,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,362.08, 258,507.60 and 111,883.04 is: 154,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,362.08 : 258,507.60 = 111,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,362.08/258,507.60 = 111,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,362.08x = 258,507.60 × 111,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,362.08x = 28,922,616,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,922,616,151.10/187,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,367.50

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