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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,905.56, 259,320.27 and 111,469.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,905.56, 259,320.27 and 111,469.91 is: 153,834.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,905.56 : 259,320.27 = 111,469.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,905.56/259,320.27 = 111,469.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,905.56x = 259,320.27 × 111,469.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,905.56x = 28,906,405,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,906,405,861.47/187,905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,834.76

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