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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,504.96, 258,763.44 and 102,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,504.96, 258,763.44 and 102,622 is: 141,621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,504.96 : 258,763.44 = 102,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,504.96/258,763.44 = 102,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,504.96x = 258,763.44 × 102,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,504.96x = 26,554,821,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,554,821,739.68/187,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,621.97

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