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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,625.96, 258,925.89 and 101,586.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,625.96, 258,925.89 and 101,586.81 is: 140,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,625.96 : 258,925.89 = 101,586.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,625.96/258,925.89 = 101,586.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,625.96x = 258,925.89 × 101,586.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,625.96x = 26,303,455,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303,455,191.51/187,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,190.92

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