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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,699.20, 258,962.88 and 115,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,699.20, 258,962.88 and 115,075.20 is: 158,765.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,699.20 : 258,962.88 = 115,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,699.20/258,962.88 = 115,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,699.20x = 258,962.88 × 115,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,699.20x = 29,800,205,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,800,205,208.58/187,699.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,765.76

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