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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,367.91, 258,571.81 and 102,484.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,367.91, 258,571.81 and 102,484.97 is: 141,431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,367.91 : 258,571.81 = 102,484.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,367.91/258,571.81 = 102,484.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,367.91x = 258,571.81 × 102,484.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,367.91x = 26,499,723,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,499,723,995.59/187,367.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,431.50

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