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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,473.33, 258,673.19 and 111,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,473.33, 258,673.19 and 111,016.44 is: 153,178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,473.33 : 258,673.19 = 111,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,473.33/258,673.19 = 111,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,473.33x = 258,673.19 × 111,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,473.33x = 28,716,976,122.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,716,976,122.16/187,473.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,178.99

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