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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,794.56, 259,162.82 and 102,910.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,794.56, 259,162.82 and 102,910.88 is: 142,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,794.56 : 259,162.82 = 102,910.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,794.56/259,162.82 = 102,910.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,794.56x = 259,162.82 × 102,910.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,794.56x = 26,670,673,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,670,673,869.48/187,794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,020.48

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