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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,714.98, 259,049.61 and 102,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,714.98, 259,049.61 and 102,826.44 is: 141,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,714.98 : 259,049.61 = 102,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,714.98/259,049.61 = 102,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,714.98x = 259,049.61 × 102,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,714.98x = 26,637,149,179.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,637,149,179.69/187,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,902.10

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