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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,750.92, 259,095.14 and 101,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,750.92, 259,095.14 and 101,711.53 is: 140,361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,750.92 : 259,095.14 = 101,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,750.92/259,095.14 = 101,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,750.92x = 259,095.14 × 101,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,750.92x = 26,352,961,809.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,352,961,809.49/187,750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,361.29

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