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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,940.96, 259,358.19 and 103,063.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,940.96, 259,358.19 and 103,063.49 is: 142,227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,940.96 : 259,358.19 = 103,063.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,940.96/259,358.19 = 103,063.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,940.96x = 259,358.19 × 103,063.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,940.96x = 26,730,360,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,730,360,221.48/187,940.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,227.43

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