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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,131.26, 258,241.13 and 102,248.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,131.26, 258,241.13 and 102,248.33 is: 141,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,131.26 : 258,241.13 = 102,248.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,131.26/258,241.13 = 102,248.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,131.26x = 258,241.13 × 102,248.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,131.26x = 26,404,722,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,404,722,860.80/187,131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,102.68

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