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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,747.32, 259,093.98 and 112,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,747.32, 259,093.98 and 112,281.24 is: 154,949.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,747.32 : 259,093.98 = 112,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,747.32/259,093.98 = 112,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,747.32x = 259,093.98 × 112,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,747.32x = 29,091,393,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,091,393,350.94/187,747.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,949.71

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