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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,745.82, 259,091.91 and 112,279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,745.82, 259,091.91 and 112,279.74 is: 154,947.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,745.82 : 259,091.91 = 112,279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,745.82/259,091.91 = 112,279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,745.82x = 259,091.91 × 112,279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,745.82x = 29,090,772,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,090,772,290.90/187,745.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,947.64

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