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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,852.61, 259,247.22 and 111,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,852.61, 259,247.22 and 111,416.96 is: 153,761.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,852.61 : 259,247.22 = 111,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,852.61/259,247.22 = 111,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,852.61x = 259,247.22 × 111,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,852.61x = 28,884,537,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884,537,140.85/187,852.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,761.70

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