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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,026.93, 258,096.83 and 102,143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,026.93, 258,096.83 and 102,143.97 is: 140,958.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,026.93 : 258,096.83 = 102,143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,026.93/258,096.83 = 102,143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,026.93x = 258,096.83 × 102,143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,026.93x = 26,363,034,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,363,034,349.90/187,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,958.49

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