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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,924.69, 257,955.96 and 102,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,924.69, 257,955.96 and 102,041.73 is: 140,817.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,924.69 : 257,955.96 = 102,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,924.69/257,955.96 = 102,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,924.69x = 257,955.96 × 102,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,924.69x = 26,322,272,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,322,272,422.21/186,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,817.53

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