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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,257.98, 258,415.95 and 102,375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,257.98, 258,415.95 and 102,375.04 is: 141,277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,257.98 : 258,415.95 = 102,375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,257.98/258,415.95 = 102,375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,257.98x = 258,415.95 × 102,375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,257.98x = 26,455,343,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455,343,217.89/187,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,277.52

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