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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,796.33, 259,158.51 and 101,757.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,796.33, 259,158.51 and 101,757.66 is: 140,425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,796.33 : 259,158.51 = 101,757.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,796.33/259,158.51 = 101,757.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,796.33x = 259,158.51 × 101,757.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,796.33x = 26,371,363,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,371,363,546.69/187,796.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,425.34

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