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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,465.89, 258,702.95 and 102,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,465.89, 258,702.95 and 102,582.96 is: 141,564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,465.89 : 258,702.95 = 102,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,465.89/258,702.95 = 102,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,465.89x = 258,702.95 × 102,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,465.89x = 26,538,513,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538,513,858.82/187,465.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,564.49

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