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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,467.92, 258,710.81 and 114,869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,467.92, 258,710.81 and 114,869.55 is: 158,523.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,467.92 : 258,710.81 = 114,869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,467.92/258,710.81 = 114,869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,467.92x = 258,710.81 × 114,869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,467.92x = 29,717,993,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,717,993,750.49/187,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,523.09

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