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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,467.17, 258,709.77 and 114,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,467.17, 258,709.77 and 114,868.80 is: 158,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,467.17 : 258,709.77 = 114,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,467.17/258,709.77 = 114,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,467.17x = 258,709.77 × 114,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,467.17x = 29,717,680,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,717,680,828.18/187,467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,522.06

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