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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,860.96, 259,256.16 and 112,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,860.96, 259,256.16 and 112,394.88 is: 155,109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,860.96 : 259,256.16 = 112,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,860.96/259,256.16 = 112,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,860.96x = 259,256.16 × 112,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,860.96x = 29,139,064,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,139,064,992.46/187,860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,109.74

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