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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,992.80, 259,340.64 and 112,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,992.80, 259,340.64 and 112,526.72 is: 155,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,992.80 : 259,340.64 = 112,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,992.80/259,340.64 = 112,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,992.80x = 259,340.64 × 112,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,992.80x = 29,182,751,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182,751,581.90/187,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,233.35

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