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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,168.06, 258,292.03 and 102,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,168.06, 258,292.03 and 102,285.12 is: 141,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,168.06 : 258,292.03 = 102,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,168.06/258,292.03 = 102,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,168.06x = 258,292.03 × 102,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,168.06x = 26,419,431,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,419,431,027.88/187,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,153.52

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