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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,701.87, 259,033.85 and 114,114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,701.87, 259,033.85 and 114,114.18 is: 157,480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,701.87 : 259,033.85 = 114,114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,701.87/259,033.85 = 114,114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,701.87x = 259,033.85 × 114,114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,701.87x = 29,559,435,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,559,435,384.99/187,701.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,480.77

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