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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,887.93, 259,284.39 and 101,846.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,887.93, 259,284.39 and 101,846.58 is: 140,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,887.93 : 259,284.39 = 101,846.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,887.93/259,284.39 = 101,846.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,887.93x = 259,284.39 × 101,846.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,887.93x = 26,407,228,368.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,407,228,368.89/187,887.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,547.76

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