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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,511.78, 258,766.94 and 101,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,511.78, 258,766.94 and 101,470.76 is: 140,030.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,511.78 : 258,766.94 = 101,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,511.78/258,766.94 = 101,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,511.78x = 258,766.94 × 101,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,511.78x = 26,257,276,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,276,263.49/187,511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,030.01

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