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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,514.66, 258,769.29 and 101,473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,514.66, 258,769.29 and 101,473.58 is: 140,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,514.66 : 258,769.29 = 101,473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,514.66/258,769.29 = 101,473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,514.66x = 258,769.29 × 101,473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,514.66x = 26,258,246,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258,246,250.36/187,514.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,033.03

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