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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,376.42, 258,555.39 and 114,811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,376.42, 258,555.39 and 114,811.76 is: 158,425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,376.42 : 258,555.39 = 114,811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,376.42/258,555.39 = 114,811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,376.42x = 258,555.39 × 114,811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,376.42x = 29,685,199,383.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,685,199,383.39/187,376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,425.48

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