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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,474.58, 258,674.91 and 111,017.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,474.58, 258,674.91 and 111,017.69 is: 153,180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,474.58 : 258,674.91 = 111,017.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,474.58/258,674.91 = 111,017.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,474.58x = 258,674.91 × 111,017.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,474.58x = 28,717,490,969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,717,490,969.16/187,474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,180.72

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