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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,220.94, 258,364.72 and 101,179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,220.94, 258,364.72 and 101,179.87 is: 139,628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,220.94 : 258,364.72 = 101,179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,220.94/258,364.72 = 101,179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,220.94x = 258,364.72 × 101,179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,220.94x = 26,141,308,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,141,308,262.75/187,220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,628.12

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