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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,806.76, 259,174.14 and 101,765.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,806.76, 259,174.14 and 101,765.92 is: 140,437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,806.76 : 259,174.14 = 101,765.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,806.76/259,174.14 = 101,765.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,806.76x = 259,174.14 × 101,765.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,806.76x = 26,375,094,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,375,094,797.31/187,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,437.41

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