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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,886.36, 259,282.22 and 101,845.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,886.36, 259,282.22 and 101,845.01 is: 140,545.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,886.36 : 259,282.22 = 101,845.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,886.36/259,282.22 = 101,845.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,886.36x = 259,282.22 × 101,845.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,886.36x = 26,406,599,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406,599,779.50/187,886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,545.59

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