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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,187.91, 258,319.33 and 102,304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,187.91, 258,319.33 and 102,304.97 is: 141,180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,187.91 : 258,319.33 = 102,304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,187.91/258,319.33 = 102,304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,187.91x = 258,319.33 × 102,304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,187.91x = 26,427,352,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,427,352,180.45/187,187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,180.87

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