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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,244.46, 258,397.48 and 102,361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,244.46, 258,397.48 and 102,361.59 is: 141,259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,244.46 : 258,397.48 = 102,361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,244.46/258,397.48 = 102,361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,244.46x = 258,397.48 × 102,361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,244.46x = 26,449,976,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,449,976,904.79/187,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,259.06

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