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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,904.04, 259,271.06 and 111,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,904.04, 259,271.06 and 111,409 is: 153,722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,904.04 : 259,271.06 = 111,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,904.04/259,271.06 = 111,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,904.04x = 259,271.06 × 111,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,904.04x = 28,885,129,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,885,129,523.54/187,904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,722.77

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