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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,682.82, 259,002.54 and 101,641.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,682.82, 259,002.54 and 101,641.95 is: 140,266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,682.82 : 259,002.54 = 101,641.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,682.82/259,002.54 = 101,641.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,682.82x = 259,002.54 × 101,641.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,682.82x = 26,325,522,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,325,522,492.11/187,682.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,266.02

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