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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,764.06, 259,114.41 and 112,312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,764.06, 259,114.41 and 112,312.56 is: 154,991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,764.06 : 259,114.41 = 112,312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,764.06/259,114.41 = 112,312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,764.06x = 259,114.41 × 112,312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,764.06x = 29,101,802,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,101,802,719.99/187,764.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,991.34

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