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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,842.08, 259,303.20 and 112,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,842.08, 259,303.20 and 112,376 is: 155,127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,842.08 : 259,303.20 = 112,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,842.08/259,303.20 = 112,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,842.08x = 259,303.20 × 112,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,842.08x = 29,139,456,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,139,456,403.20/187,842.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,127.42

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