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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,824.96, 259,206.48 and 112,358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,824.96, 259,206.48 and 112,358.88 is: 155,060.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,824.96 : 259,206.48 = 112,358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,824.96/259,206.48 = 112,358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,824.96x = 259,206.48 × 112,358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,824.96x = 29,124,149,781.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,124,149,781.54/187,824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,060.06

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