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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,129.24, 258,232.62 and 102,246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,129.24, 258,232.62 and 102,246.19 is: 141,096.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,129.24 : 258,232.62 = 102,246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,129.24/258,232.62 = 102,246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,129.24x = 258,232.62 × 102,246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,129.24x = 26,403,301,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403,301,528.72/187,129.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,096.61

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