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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,944.96, 259,366.32 and 103,064.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,944.96, 259,366.32 and 103,064.16 is: 142,229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,944.96 : 259,366.32 = 103,064.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,944.96/259,366.32 = 103,064.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,944.96x = 259,366.32 × 103,064.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,944.96x = 26,731,371,903.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,731,371,903.09/187,944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,229.79

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