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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,526.81, 258,787.82 and 101,485.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,526.81, 258,787.82 and 101,485.81 is: 140,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,526.81 : 258,787.82 = 101,485.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,526.81/258,787.82 = 101,485.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,526.81x = 258,787.82 × 101,485.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,526.81x = 26,263,290,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,263,290,490.61/187,526.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,050.86

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