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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,512.48, 258,767.91 and 101,471.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,512.48, 258,767.91 and 101,471.45 is: 140,030.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,512.48 : 258,767.91 = 101,471.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,512.48/258,767.91 = 101,471.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,512.48x = 258,767.91 × 101,471.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,512.48x = 26,257,554,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,257,554,533.81/187,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,030.97

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