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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,766.44, 259,117.68 and 112,314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,766.44, 259,117.68 and 112,314.94 is: 154,994.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,766.44 : 259,117.68 = 112,314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,766.44/259,117.68 = 112,314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,766.44x = 259,117.68 × 112,314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,766.44x = 29,102,786,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,102,786,455.53/187,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,994.61

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