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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,634.72, 258,932.80 and 101,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,634.72, 258,932.80 and 101,593 is: 140,196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,634.72 : 258,932.80 = 101,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,634.72/258,932.80 = 101,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,634.72x = 258,932.80 × 101,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,634.72x = 26,305,759,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,305,759,950.40/187,634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,196.65

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