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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,725.30, 259,059.38 and 101,682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,725.30, 259,059.38 and 101,682.29 is: 140,320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,725.30 : 259,059.38 = 101,682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,725.30/259,059.38 = 101,682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,725.30x = 259,059.38 × 101,682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,725.30x = 26,341,749,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,341,749,829.40/187,725.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,320.72

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