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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,575.64, 258,871.98 and 112,122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,575.64, 258,871.98 and 112,122.52 is: 154,739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,575.64 : 258,871.98 = 112,122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,575.64/258,871.98 = 112,122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,575.64x = 258,871.98 × 112,122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,575.64x = 29,025,378,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,025,378,754.99/187,575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,739.60

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