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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,562.64, 258,854.04 and 112,109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,562.64, 258,854.04 and 112,109.52 is: 154,721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,562.64 : 258,854.04 = 112,109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,562.64/258,854.04 = 112,109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,562.64x = 258,854.04 × 112,109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,562.64x = 29,020,002,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,020,002,174.46/187,562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,721.66

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