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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,268.81, 258,431.39 and 102,391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,268.81, 258,431.39 and 102,391.34 is: 141,300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,268.81 : 258,431.39 = 102,391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,268.81/258,431.39 = 102,391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,268.81x = 258,431.39 × 102,391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,268.81x = 26,461,134,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,461,134,516.05/187,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,300.28

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