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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,934.91, 259,351.95 and 101,893.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,934.91, 259,351.95 and 101,893.67 is: 140,614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,934.91 : 259,351.95 = 101,893.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,934.91/259,351.95 = 101,893.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,934.91x = 259,351.95 × 101,893.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,934.91x = 26,426,322,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,322,507.92/187,934.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,614.23

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