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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,638.59, 258,836.21 and 111,083.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,638.59, 258,836.21 and 111,083.00 is: 153,232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,638.59 : 258,836.21 = 111,083.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,638.59/258,836.21 = 111,083.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,638.59x = 258,836.21 × 111,083.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,638.59x = 28,752,301,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,752,301,282.40/187,638.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,232.34

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