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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,891.48, 259,290.18 and 103,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,891.48, 259,290.18 and 103,006.72 is: 142,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,891.48 : 259,290.18 = 103,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,891.48/259,290.18 = 103,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,891.48x = 259,290.18 × 103,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,891.48x = 26,708,630,970.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,708,630,970.01/187,891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,149.24

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