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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,575.72, 258,826.56 and 113,949.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,575.72, 258,826.56 and 113,949.96 is: 157,233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,575.72 : 258,826.56 = 113,949.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,575.72/258,826.56 = 113,949.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,575.72x = 258,826.56 × 113,949.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,575.72x = 29,493,276,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,493,276,158.94/187,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,233.98

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