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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,263.72, 258,423.90 and 102,380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,263.72, 258,423.90 and 102,380.76 is: 141,285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,263.72 : 258,423.90 = 102,380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,263.72/258,423.90 = 102,380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,263.72x = 258,423.90 × 102,380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,263.72x = 26,457,635,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,457,635,284.16/187,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,285.43

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