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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,512.11, 258,767.39 and 101,471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,512.11, 258,767.39 and 101,471.08 is: 140,030.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,512.11 : 258,767.39 = 101,471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,512.11/258,767.39 = 101,471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,512.11x = 258,767.39 × 101,471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,512.11x = 26,257,404,730.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,404,730.89/187,512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,030.45

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