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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,748.51, 259,091.83 and 101,709.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,748.51, 259,091.83 and 101,709.13 is: 140,358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,748.51 : 259,091.83 = 101,709.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,748.51/259,091.83 = 101,709.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,748.51x = 259,091.83 × 101,709.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,748.51x = 26,352,004,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,352,004,619.41/187,748.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,358.00

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