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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,932.02, 259,347.22 and 101,891.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,932.02, 259,347.22 and 101,891.66 is: 140,611.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,932.02 : 259,347.22 = 101,891.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,932.02/259,347.22 = 101,891.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,932.02x = 259,347.22 × 101,891.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,932.02x = 26,425,317,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425,317,210.72/187,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,611.05

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