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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,145.46, 258,267.11 and 102,267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,145.46, 258,267.11 and 102,267.99 is: 141,133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,145.46 : 258,267.11 = 102,267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,145.46/258,267.11 = 102,267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,145.46x = 258,267.11 × 102,267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,145.46x = 26,412,457,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412,457,711.47/187,145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,133.31

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