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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,417.28, 258,669.14 and 110,978.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,417.28, 258,669.14 and 110,978.81 is: 153,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,417.28 : 258,669.14 = 110,978.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,417.28/258,669.14 = 110,978.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,417.28x = 258,669.14 × 110,978.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,417.28x = 28,706,791,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,706,791,492.68/187,417.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,170.47

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