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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,849.36, 259,238.12 and 102,971.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,849.36, 259,238.12 and 102,971.76 is: 142,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,849.36 : 259,238.12 = 102,971.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,849.36/259,238.12 = 102,971.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,849.36x = 259,238.12 × 102,971.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,849.36x = 26,694,205,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,694,205,475.49/187,849.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,104.32

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