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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,887.76, 259,285.12 and 103,005.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,887.76, 259,285.12 and 103,005.42 is: 142,147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,887.76 : 259,285.12 = 103,005.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,887.76/259,285.12 = 103,005.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,887.76x = 259,285.12 × 103,005.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,887.76x = 26,707,772,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707,772,685.35/187,887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,147.49

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